Plano de ação para diminuir a alta prevalência da hipertensão arterial na comunidade Cristina C no Município de Santa Luzia, Minas Gerais

Abstract

Systemic arterial hypertension (SAH) is a serious health problem. Some risk factors for the disease are more common in health centers of the family in the metropolises. As there is a direct relationship between lifestyle with the risk factors, peered up the lifestyle of hypertensive Cristina C region in the municipality of Santa Luzia Minas Gerais, in order to detect the risk factors for hypertension. Thus, this study aimed to develop an action plan for better monitoring of hypertensive users and users with risk factors for the disease. The methodology was divided into three phases: completion of the situational diagnosis; literature review and development of an action plan. We observed the viability of the action plan, as favourable in all aspects and educational activities as the main tool. Its implementation will contribute to improving the quality of life of users and incidence of the disease.