Redução dos índices de sobrepeso e obesidade entre os usuários da UBS Bairro Ilda no município de Aparecida de Goiânia-GO.

Abstract

Introduction: Overweight and obesity represent risk factors with a direct influence on several health problems, such as type 2 diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, metabolic syndrome, musculoskeletal diseases, psychiatric diseases, dyslipidemia, among others. They are considered modifiable risk factors that are highly sought after for intervention in consultations carried out in Primary Health Care. Intervening in overweight and obesity can lead to a reduction and improvement in the risk factors of these patients, having a significant impact on the treatment of some diseases and on the quality of life of this population. Objective: To reduce the rates of overweight and obesity in the population living in the neighborhoods of Vila Mariana, Bairro Ilda and Vila Rosa, located in the city of Aparecida de Goiânia - GO. Methodology: A situational diagnosis of the region will be carried out and a set of collective actions will be proposed between the health team and users, such as the formation of care groups prioritizing specific needs, conducting individual medical consultations and guidance, preparing lectures and educational activities on the subject and planning a physical exercise program. Expected results: the intended result after implementing the intervention project is a reduction in overweight and obesity rates among users being monitored, in addition to an improvement in the rate of diseases related to overweight and obesity, an improvement in integration between the health team and users, an awareness of the population about the harm caused by overweight and obesity and an improvement in the quality of life of community members.