title: [Cardiovascular risk factors in young adults with arterial hypertension and/or diabetes mellitus].
abstract: In this study we aimed to investigate the risk factors associated with arterial hypertension and diabetes mellitus in young adults assisted in six Family Health Units (UBASF), of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. This is a descriptive and documental study, based on the records of the Care Program to Arterial Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus (HIPERDIA). The sample was composed of 60 records, including hypertensive, diabetics and patients with the two diagnoses. The results showed prevalence of young female adults (78%). Regarding the risk factors, arterial hypertension (n=45), family history (n=33), overweight (n=33) and sedentary lifestyle (n=27) stood out. Regarding the cardiovascular risk stratification, most presented Medium additional risk for cardiovascular disease. We concluded that the individualized evaluation of risk factors supports an action addressed for possible events, being necessary investments in prevention and also in training and maintenance of the HIPERDIA system.
authors.affiliation: Programa de Pós-Graduação Doutorado em Saúde Coletiva e Mestrados em Saúde Pública, Universidade Estadual do Ceará (UECE), Fortaleza, Ceará, Brasil.
authors.forename: Thereza Maria Magalhães
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Moreira
authors.forename: Emiliana Bezerra
authors.initials: EB
authors.lastname: Gomes
authors.forename: Jênifa Cavalcante
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: dos Santos
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D048909:Diabetes Complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors; D055815:Young Adult