PERFIL DE HIPERTENSOS EM UM MUNICÍPIO DA MATA SUL DE PERNAMBUCO: UM ESTUDO TRANSVERSAL

Cardiovascular diseases represent a health problem. Among them, Systemic Arterial Hypertension (SAH) has high mortality rates, due to its consequences such as: Myocardial Infarction, heart failure, peripheral arterial disease, etc. In municipality in the southern forest of state Pernambuco, year 2020, rate chronic registered SIM program and E-SUS shows 67% hypertensive patients 13.47% these already report other cardiovascular problems. view this, this research aims carry out an investigation profile population municipality. For cross-sectional descriptive quantitative was carried out. The data obtained demonstrate overview hypertension treated, with higher incidence females 67%, aged 60 69 years 64.39% relation occupation labor market, retired 45.11 % cases. We noticed relevant women, fact that may be related greater demand women services, resulting diagnosis. prevalence 60-69 age group brown color corroborate previous studies vulnerability. Regarding occupation, retirees prevailed, under possible justification they have difficulties changing their lifestyle. sense, through study it is outline develop nursing strategies for promotion prevention complications systemic hypertension. KEYWORDS: Hypertension; Grievances; Prevention.