Plano de ação para o controle da pressão arterial e mudança no estilo de vida dos hipertensos do Programa Saúde da Família Paulo Gonçalves Lage, Santo Antônio do Amparo - MG

Abstract

Hypertension is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), and because of the admission of large numbers of patients in emergency hospital services sectors. The Health Unit Paulo Gonçalves Lage , in Santo Antônio do Amparo - MG., Has 3.134 people and 958 families enrolled in their coverage area, of which 97.5 % use the public health service. The number of hypertensive patients is 585 persons aged 20-90 years. Of these the majority are sedentary, and reports during medical visits not perform balanced diet nor proper use of medications. Thus, this study aims to develop and propose a plan of action for the purpose of carrying out health education activities with the target audience, start group nutritional and physical activity and may subsequently promote the reduction of complications and stabilize blood pressure levels blood pressure.