Profile of patients followed by the SIS-HiperDia in a brazilian northeast state

Abstract

Introduction: Hypertension (HTN) and diabetes (DM) are now an important public health problem. Both pose a high morbidity and mortality in several worldwide nations. The greatest burden on the world’s health systems is related to chronic noncommunicable diseases, in which both hypertension and diabetes mellitus are inserted. Both disease cause harm to patients, to their families, and to society. Therefore, it is imperative to know the characteristics of those affected by these diseases. Objective: To characterize individuals with hypertension and diabetes mellitus enrolled in SIS-Hiperdia in the State of Maranhão. Patients and Methods: We carried out an observational, descriptive, and quantitative study using SISHiperDia data from 2002 to 2012. Results: Women were the most representative group among those enrolled, as well as those with ages ranging from 60 to 79 years. In the analysis of complications and risk factors, the most frequently mentioned events were stroke and sedentary lifestyle. Conclusion: We observed a higher prevalence of hypertension and diabetes mellitus among women at an advanced age. It is necessary to implement health actions aimed at assisting this target population, as well as strategies that help reducing the complications and risk factors associated with these noncommunicable diseases.