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September 18, 2025PLoS ONEOpen Access

The burden of non-communicable disease risk factors in a low-income population: Findings from a cross-sectional study highlighting the prevalence of obesity, hypertension, and metabolic disorders in the south of Quito, Ecuador

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SMSergio Morales-GarzónJVJuan Francisco VásconezJDJ. Delgado

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Cross-sectional study reports high obesity and hypertension rates in low-income adults, indicating urgent health needs.

Key Points

  • One-third of participants in the study were classified as obese, with significant variations by sex.
  • Hypertension prevalence was notable, with 26.9% affected and higher rates in men compared to women.
  • Increased rates of hyperglycemia and hypercholesterolemia were found, particularly among older adults.
  • High consumption of unhealthy foods and low fruit and vegetable intake were prevalent in all demographics.

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Morales-Garzón et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d435d6713b0b5dfea7535dhttps://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0332159
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