BRITO, L. E. N.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/7720972734086864; BRITO, Leticia Emanuelle do Nascimento.
Resumo:
There is a relationship between AI and the outcomes of high Blood Pressure
(BP), as these are metabolic changes normally related to inadequate lifestyle habits, including
diet. Systemic Arterial Hypertension (SAH) affects 27.9% of the population, while 14 million
new Brazilians are in a situation of hunger in one year. Objective: To estimate the prevalence
of high BP and its association with AI among individuals with a self-reported diagnosis of
hypertension in Cuité-PB. Material and Methods: Refers to a cross-sectional study carried
out with a sample from urban and rural areas that have a self-reported diagnosis of SAH. Data
were collected using a structured questionnaire. The Brazilian Food Insecurity Scale (EBIA)
was used and for the self-reported diagnosis of hypertension, the VIGITEL questionnaire was
used. Results: A prevalence of hypertension (27.4%) was observed, being higher among
adults/young people (43.8%). Moderate/severe FI reached 26.6% of individuals, 19.7% in
mild FI. Among lifestyle factors, there was a high rate of physical inactivity (82.8%). It can
be observed that those living with moderate/severe AI had higher percentages of high BP
(83%) in SBP and DBP. An association with AI in which mild AI (84.94) and
moderate/severe AI (90.46) is medium. Conclusion: Therefore, significant results were found
regarding the prevalence of high BP and its association with AI, in addition to factors such as
physical inactivity, quality of health and sleep.