Factors of cardiovascular risk and male sexual function in adults of the population of Píritu, municipio Píritu, Falcón state

Abstract

In the elderly, cardiovascular diseases are the main cause of mortality, and the sexual response presents alterations such as erectile dysfunction; Therefore, it is important to correlate the cardiovascular risk factors and male sexual function, although it is not an essential activity for life, it allows maintaining their well-being and biopsychological harmony. A cross-sectional correlation study was carried out in a sample of 44 older adults, and Clinical History, Anthropometric Measurements, Lipid Profile, International Index of Erectile Function and World Physical Activity Questionnaire. The age range with the highest percentage was 60-74 years. The HDL was 79.5% possess> 40 mg / dl. 79.5% would have a high level of physical activity and 68.2% presented Normal Weight. Regarding sexual function, 31.8% were classified as having severe erectile dysfunction. Sexual function is significantly related to age, which is why sexual education should be encouraged in older adults.