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Aging is an irreversible, multifactorial, and heterogeneous process that affects all of us in a dynamic and progressive way. It is closely related to biological, psychological, and social factors. The functional dependency influences directly this stage of life and the elderly fear it. Avoid it or postpone it means to provide quality of life. The Primary Health Care is responsible to carry it through. Therefore, it is necessary to gather data and studies about the elderly population. Objectives: Know the self-awareness about health and the prevalence of functional incapability in the elderly distributed by gender. Patients and Method: This is a transversal descriptive research involving 100 elderly residents in two neighborhoods (Dom Bosco and Nossa Senhora das Gracas) in a city of Santa Catarina State. The elderly were 60 years of age and older. We conducted a household survey using a multidimensional questionnaire, the Brazil Old Age Schedule. An inquiry was conducted by means of a multidimensional questionnaire, the Brazil Old Age Schedule. Results: Of the research participants, the majority was female, married, with a school level corresponding to elementary education. They were satisfied with their overall health; they felt capable and with enough autonomy to perform the daily tasks. Conclusion: Despite reporting a good health condition and functional capacity, we emphasize the need to invest in conducts prioritizing the promotion of healthy and active aging, as well as the prevention and functionality maintenance. Descriptors: Health of the Elderly; Aged; Health Self-awareness; Physical Therapy Specialty.

CONDIÇÃO MULTIDIMENSIONAL DE SAÚDE DOS IDOSOS INSCRITOS NA ESTRATÉGIA SAÚDE DA FAMÍLIA