Cardiovascular disease and associated factors in adults and elderly registered in a basic health unit

Abstract

Objective: to identify risk factors for cardiovascular disease in adults and the elderly. Method: field research, quantitative, participated in 30 users, the Hiperdia program, with physical and emotional conditions. We used an interview instrument prepared by the researcher. The data from quantitative issues were treated statistically through percentage. CAAE: 29645414.60000.5176. Results: about having knowledge of risk factors: salt diet 73 (22), stress (21) 70, alcohol 43 (13), smoking 40 (12), age 40 (12), cholesterol 40 (12), obesity 33 (10); knowledge of HAS 63 (19) claims to have; 43 (13) are only restrictions hiposódica, 23 (7) does not make restrictions; 37 (11) do not meet orientation as food and physical activity; 73 (22) does not practice physical activity. Conclusion: stressed the need to intensify prevention strategies the cardiovascular diseases.