Open AccessBlood pressure, heart diseases and lifestyles of elderly
Author(s) -
Paula Cristina Araújo Morais,
Rafaella Pessoa Moreira,
Paula Alves de Lima,
Maria das Graças Fernandes Silva,
Jerry Deyvid Freires Ferreira,
Emília Soares Chaves Rouberte
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
rev rene
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2175-6783
pISSN - 1517-3852
DOI - 10.15253/2175-6783.2015000500014
Subject(s) - blood pressure , dyslipidemia , medicine , diabetes mellitus , elderly people , gerontology , family history , population , physical therapy , environmental health , endocrinology
Objectives: to investigate the blood pressure values; to identify the history of cardiovascular diseases and lifestyles of elderly at a social assistance reference center. Methods: cross-sectional study, conducted with fifty elderly. A form with questions regarding social data, history of diseases and lifestyles was applied. In sequence, the blood pressure was checked. Results: it was 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%) or passive (26%), and physical inactivity (48%). Conclusion: people with altered blood pressure and associated risk factors were identified. This situation may contribute to directing nursing care and addressing the real needs of elderly population.