Insegurança alimentar em indivíduos com diagnóstico autorreferido de hipertensão arterial no município de Cuité/PB.

Abstract

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.