Objective

.To assess levels oftotal homocysteine (tHcy) and its association with other cardiovascular risk factors (CRF) in elementary school children Manuel Elkin Patarroyo College.

Methods.

Descriptive study in 50 children aged 6 to 12 years, selected through non-probability convenience sampling. Levels of tHcy, lipids and glucose were measured, blood pressure was measured and anthropometric measurements were taken. The lifestyles were determined with validated formats and the cutoff was established to diagnose hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy) in the population.

Results.

Girls had higher concentrations of triglycerides and VLDL-c than boys (p = 0.05). The mean tHcy in the general population was 5.0 (± 1.15) Limol/L and the cutoff for HHcy was 6.92 Limol/L. 7.7 % of girls and 12.5 % of the boys had HHcy. Among this group, 20% were overweight, 40% had hypertension, 20% expressed decrease c-HDL, 62% (31) had a low intake of meat, and 80% (4) high intake of hamburger, fries and soda.

Conclusion.

Although HHcy was not associated with other CVRF, it is necessary to implement programs that allowto modify inappropriate lifestyles.

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