Fatores de risco e complicações de doenças crônicas não transmissíveis

Abstract

Introduction: The prevalence of systemic arterial hypertension and diabetes mellitus in Brazil is high. These diseases have common risk factors and complications, and knowledge of its dimensions may help to plan health promotion actions. Objective: To trace the clinical and epidemiological profile of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, risk factors and complications in six modules randomly selected of the Family Doctor Program of Niteroi/RJ. Materials and Methods: The data were collected using the information system Clinical Management System for Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus of Primary Care, and the Klinikos Kadastro. Descriptive analysis of the variables of gender, age group, income, and scholling to diagnose the socioeconomic situation were made. It was also calculated the proportional distribution of risk factors and complications of users enrolled in SisHiperdia. Results: It was observed that among the registered users the majority was female (62.30%), over 40 years old (91.10%), 83.97% had a family income of less than 3 minimum wages and 65.31% had not completed elementary school. Although it is a sample of users with systemic arterial hypertension and diabetes mellitus isolated or associated with a regular follow-up at health facilities, the data point to a high rate of smoking (21.30%), physical inactivity (60.30%) and overweight (49.50%). We also found patients with complications due to the presence of systemic arterial hypertension and diabetes mellitus. Conclusion: Based on these data, health education intersetorial actions can be planned and renegotiated in order to promote selfcare and control of risk factors for chronic non-communicable diseases and prevention of comorbidities.