<b>Systemic arterial hypertension in <em>Cianorte</em> City, State of <em>Paraná</em>, Brazil</b> - DOI: 10.4025/actascihealthsci.v25i1.2302

  • Rosângela Ziggioti de Oliveira UEM
  • Jarbas Leite Nogueira USP

Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate the Arterial Hypertension prevalence in urban areas of Cianorte city, state of Paraná, Brazil. A cross-sectional survey was carried out from March to June in a representative sample of 411 adults aged from 20 to 69. In order to collect data and blood pressure measure, a household survey was performed, using two questionnaires: a household and an individual one. The criterion used for the definition was Joint National Committee – IV – 1988 (blood pressure ≥ 140/90mmHg). The results showed that 35,5% of the population had high blood pressure (IC 95%: 30,9% – 40,1%). Among the adults who presented high blood pressure, 53,4% were not aware of their condition, 63,2% were under treatment and only 20,9% had controlled tension levels.

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Author Biography

Rosângela Ziggioti de Oliveira, UEM
Graduação em Medicina pela Universidade de Caxias do Sul (1982), residência em medicina geral e comunitária, especialização em epidemiologia, mestrado em Medicina Preventiva (USP-Ribeirao Preto) e doutorado em Medicina Interna (UFPR-Curitiba) . Atualmente é medica epidemiologista - SESA-PR e professora adjunta no Departamento de Medicina da Universidade Estadual de Maringá-Maringá-PR. Experiência e atividades exercidas em saúde coletiva e educação médica Currículo Lattes
Published
2008-04-17
How to Cite
Oliveira, R. Z. de, & Nogueira, J. L. (2008). <b>Systemic arterial hypertension in <em>Cianorte</em> City, State of <em>Paraná</em>, Brazil</b&gt; - DOI: 10.4025/actascihealthsci.v25i1.2302. Acta Scientiarum. Health Sciences, 25(1), 75-79. https://doi.org/10.4025/actascihealthsci.v25i1.2302
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Health Sciences

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