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Introduction: Chronic non-transmissible diseases are one of the greatest public health problems in the world, with a special emphasis on cardiovascular diseases, which are among the main causes of morbidity and mortality. In this context, anthropometric indicators are useful tools for early identification of cardiovascular risk factors. Objective: This study aimed to estimate cardiovascular risk using different anthropometric indicators and associate with nutritional status. Material and Methods: Retrospective, descriptive analytical study, carried out from the records of nutritional anamnesis of individuals attended at a school clinic. The anthropometric indicators of cardiovascular risk were: Waist Circumference, Waist-Hip Ratio, Conicity Index, Waist to height ratio and Body Mass Index. Results: A total of 91 participants were included, of which 87.9% were female. According to the Body Mass Index, 76.9% are overweight. Most of the population presented cardiovascular risk, being the highest prevalence obtained from Waist Circumference and Conicity Index (71.4%). All the anthropometric indicators evaluated were associated with each other. Conclusion: The prevalence of overweight among patients attended at the school clinic is high, as is cardiovascular risk. The indicators that best identified this risk were Waist Circumference and Conicity Index. These results highlight the need for local public policies aimed at the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.

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