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Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins · Journal article
Wani · September 7, 2026
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This is a small, single-centre, cross-sectional prevalence survey describing metabolic risk factors and glycemic abnormalities in 39 university faculty members in Nicaragua. It establishes baseline prevalence estimates but carries no comparative or causal evidence and cannot support clinical decision-making or institutional policy without external validation.
Cross-sectional descriptive survey. Active faculty members at BICU El Rama, Nicaragua; eligibility criteria not specified.. n = 39. Regional University Center of Bluefields Indian & Caribbean University (BICU), El Rama, Nicaragua..
49% reported family history of diabetes 73% were overweight or obese 38% did not engage in regular physical activity
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This survey documents a high prevalence of metabolic risk factors and glycemic abnormalities in a small occupational cohort. Clinicians and institutional leaders should interpret it as preliminary evidence supporting local health promotion initiatives but not as generalizable epidemiological or intervention data.
Single-centre, cross-sectional descriptive survey of 39 faculty members with no control group, reporting prevalence of metabolic risk factors and glycemic abnormalities without comparative or causal inference.
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This survey documents a high prevalence of metabolic risk factors and glycemic abnormalities in a small occupational cohort. Clinicians and institutional leaders should interpret it as preliminary evidence supporting local health promotion initiatives but not as generalizable epidemiological or intervention data.
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This study aimed to characterize glycemic levels and metabolic risk factors among faculty members at the Regional University Center of Bluefields Indian & Caribbean University (BICU) in El Rama, Nicaragua. The research was conducted using a quantitative approach, with a descriptive and cross-sectional design. Variables related to metabolic health and lifestyle were assessed, including body mass index, physical activity, sleep quality, personal and family pathological history, and frequency of preventive medical check-ups. Data were collected through a structured survey, complemented by anthropometric measurements and fasting capillary blood glucose tests, applied to 39 active faculty members of the institution. The results revealed relevant metabolic risk conditions: 49 % of faculty members reported a family history of diabetes, 73 % were overweight or obese, 38 % stated that they did not engage in regular physical activity, more than 60 % reported sleeping fewer than seven hours per day, and 64 % indicated that they did not undergo periodic glycemic monitoring. Regarding glycemic levels, 30.7 % presented impaired fasting glycemia, and 15.3 % recorded values suggestive of diabetes. The findings show a metabolic risk profile that highlights the need to strengthen institutional strategies for health promotion, early detection, and prevention of metabolic diseases in the university setting.
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