Introduction:

Noncommunicable diseases are the leading causes of death in Cuba. Among these, heart disease is a global health concern

Objective:

To identify the main cardiovascular risk factors for acute myocardial infarction in the population between aged 40-60 years.

Methods:

A descriptive, observational and cross-sectional research was carried out in the family medical office # 35 from Ciro Redondo neighborhood, belonging to Camilo Cienfuegos Polyclinic, San Cristóbal Municipality, Artemisa Province. The study universe was made up of 145 patients aged 40-60 years, residents of the rural community. The sample was made up of those who fulfilled the inclusion criteria, while the variables selected for the study were collected from the individual and family medical records, during direct patient interview, in order to fulfill the projected objectives. The obtained data were emptied into contingency tables and assessed through rates, ratios and percentages, according to the association of the variables.

Results:

The 50-60 age group predominated in the sample, with a slight predominance of males and patients of white skin. Low cardiovascular risk behaved in the same way in both sexes. The behavior of modifiable risk factors was consistent with poor eating habits. There was a link between the intensity of cardiovascular risk and the prevalence of myocardial infarction.

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