Blood pressure, heart diseases and lifestyles of elderly
Objectives: to investigate the blood pressure values; to identify the history of cardiovascular diseases and lifestyles of elderlyat a social assistance reference center. Methods: cross-sectional study, conducted with fifty elderly. A form with questionsregarding social data, history of diseases and...
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Universidade Federal do Ceará,
2015-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | Objectives: to investigate the blood pressure values; to identify the history of cardiovascular diseases and lifestyles of elderlyat a social assistance reference center. Methods: cross-sectional study, conducted with fifty elderly. A form with questionsregarding social data, history of diseases and lifestyles was applied. In sequence, the blood pressure was checked. Results: itwas observed that 73.3% of the elderly had pressure alterations. Systolic alterations were identified in 73.3%, and diastolic,in 10% of the elderly. The most frequently referred cardiovascular diseases were hypertension (70%), diabetes mellitus(38%) and dyslipidemia (32%). The most common risk factors were current or past use of tobacco whether active (68%) orpassive (26%), and physical inactivity (48%). Conclusion: people with altered blood pressure and associated risk factorswere identified. This situation may contribute to directing nursing care and addressing the real needs of elderly population. |
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| Item Description: | 10.15253/2175-6783.2015000500014 1517-3852 2175-6783 |