Physical activity, body adiposity and blood pressure as risk parameters for health in individuals with intellectual disability

Introduction: Low levels of physical activity (PA) and high levels of obesity have been reported in individuals with intel-lectual disabilities (ID), associated with the multiple barriers they face in accessing sports facilities or exercise programs, placing them in a situation of vulnerability and increased risk of possible cardiovascular disease (CVD). Objective: to analyze the leve lof PA, body adiposity, and blood pressure in individuals with ID who attend an occupa-tional training center. Methods: A sample of 11 men and 7 women aged be-tween 18 and 60 years was formed. Data were obtained on PA levels, as well as measurements of body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), waist-to-height ratio (WHR) and blood pressure. Results: Women obtained higher results in adiposity indi-cators while men obtained higher blood pressure, all variables without significant differences. Next, women presented val- ues considered at risk for CC, BMI and BTI, while men pre- sented values considered at risk for CC and BTI. Finally, both women and men had low levels of PA. Conclusion: Most of the individuals showed alterations in the adiposity markers studied, especially at the central level and even more so in women, as well as a very poor level of PA, so that both risk factors could contribute to the develop- ment of CVD.