Redução da alta prevalência de hipertensão arterial sistêmica na área de abrangência da Equipe de Saúde da Família São Sebastião, Porteirinha - Minas Gerais

Abstract

This work was carried out in the municipality of Porteirinha, north of Minas Gerais. Because of the large number of hypertensive patients in San Sebastian Health Center the goal proposed for the study was to draw up an intervention plan aimed at reducing the high prevalence of hypertension in the catchment area of the health team San Sebastian family, Porteirinha, Minas Gerais. Data from the situational diagnosis were used to support the action plan and also a literature search on the Virtual Health Library on the subject to contribute to the preparation of the action plan. It was also performed a literature search in the databases of the Virtual Health Library to raise the existing publications on the subject of this work. Finally, they used the steps of situational strategic planning for along with the health team propose actions in accordance with local realities. This study aimed to make a contribution to the health of Porteirinha seeking to improve the quality of life of the population.