Introduction:

Toxic habits are one of the main factors that make chronic noncommunicable diseases an important cause of morbidity and mortality.

Objective:

To describe the presence of chronic noncommunicable diseases and toxic habits such as consumption of coffee, alcohol and tobacco in an elderly population.

Methods:

A descriptive study was carried out in the family medical office # 20 of the Arroyo Naranjo Municipality, Havana, between October 2018 and May 2019. The study population consisted of 365 geriatric patients diagnosed with chronic noncommunicable diseases. The variables analyzed were age, sex, associated chronic noncommunicable diseases and toxic substances consumed. The data were obtained by reviewing medical records and through interviews with each patient. The results were expressed using statistical tables and graphs.

Results:

In the research, the female sex predominated, together with arterial hypertension as the most prevalent disease. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease was higher in men, who also accounted for the higher number of smokers. The presence of ulcers and coffee consumption were higher among women. It was in patients aged 60-71 years where the highest number of hypertensive patients and the highest consumers of alcoholic beverages were found. Those in the 72-82 age group were the greatest tobacco consumers and the most affected by bronchial asthma.

Conclusions:

Chronic noncommunicable diseases are a health concern in the studied population. The toxic habits detected are associated with the presence of these diseases in the patients studied.

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