Plano de intervenção para enfrentamento da Hipertensão arterial e Diabetes mellitus na área de abrangência da Equipe de Saúde da Família Brejo do Amparo- Januária/ Minas Gerais

Abstract

In Brazil, cardiovascular diseases are important public health problems because they are the leading cause of death in the country. Systemic arterial hypertension (SAH) and Diabetes Mellitus (DM), chronic diseases, constitute the most important risk factors for cardiovascular disease. In this context, the Family Health Strategy (FHS) is configured as a key element in the development of actions for the control of hypertension and diabetes, since, through a multidisciplinary team,there is action on health promotion, prevention, recovery and rehabilitation of most frequent diseases and disorders, in maintaining health and establishing bonds of commitment and responsibility to the community. The most serious problem in Brejo do Amparo ESF is the high frequency of hypertension and diabetes mellitus. This work has as objective to elaborate action plan to reduce hypertension and diabetes mellitus attendance at the Brejo do Amparo ESF coverage area in Januária, MG. We used the Situational Strategic Planning Method (PES) and a literature review on the topic was based on electronic data of virtual libraries as SciELO (Scientific Electronic Library Online) and BIREME (Regional Library of Medicine). At the end of the intervention, it is expected to be minimized the prevalence of diabetes and hypertension and toimprove the quality of life of patients with these diseases in enrolled area of the Family Health Strategy