Hipertensão arterial sistêmica: um desafio a ser enfrentado na UBS Abílio dos Santos, Douradoquara - MG

Abstract

Public health statistics in the Hypertension (SAH) has a high prevalence and low control rate. Thus, it is considered one of the most important public health problems. The Primary Health Care plays a fundamental role in self-care refers to hypertension. Adequate control of patients with hypertension, early diagnosis, good control and appropriate treatment of this disease are essential for reduction of adverse cardiovascular events. This paper presents an intervention project designed to be developed together with the family health team, the Family Health Program (PSF) Abilio dos Santos, in Douradoquara-Mg in order to improve the effectiveness of the control of hypertension and assistance of registered hypertensive. From the implementation of the proposed project is expected to be an increase of the membership of the hypertensive population to lifestyle changes, contributing significantly to improved health status of this group.