Systemic arterial hypertension: characterization of pathology prevalence in a health unit in Sao Luis/MA/Brazil

Abstract

More than 70% of annual deaths in the world are occasional due to chronic non-communicable diseases, with emphasis on pathologies resulting from systemic arterial hypertension, which affect the cardiovascular system. Males constitute the population with the highest rates of morbidity and generally do not have the habit of seeking health care for preventive and self-care measures. The objective of this study was to analyze the epidemiological profile of men diagnosed with systemic arterial hypertension in Sao Luis - MA, from 2018 to 2022. This is a descriptive, retrospective epidemiological study, with a quantitative approach to the incidence of systemic arterial hypertension, with analysis documentation of 147 men diagnosed with SAH in the described period. The variables used were age group, obesity, smoking, sedentary lifestyle, medication use, skin color and marital status. The results obtained show the highest number of cases of SAH according to the profile of patients aged between 30 and 69 years, obese, non-smokers, sedentary, using medication and living with a partner. The study made it possible to discover new ways of addressing the health demands imposed by the destructive processes and male needs, highlighting the need for early diagnosis and treatment and the implementation of the principles of integrity and equality of the SUS. This research characterized specific groups and identified their health needs to facilitate interventions that provide effective results.