Evaluation of the profile of risk factors for stroke: observational study

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: There is a significant increase in the incidence of stroke (AVC) cases, due to the increase in longevity, with age being one of the factors most relevant to the development of the disease. OBJECTIVE: To identify the profile of risk factors that predisposes the appearance of stroke in visitors of a park in Teresina-PI. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is an observational cross-sectional study carried out with 117 people attending a park located in Teresina-PI, stipulating the following inclusion criteria: being 18 years or older; sign the Free and Informed Consent Form and attend the activities of this recreational space. Data were collected through a questionnaire with 18 closed objective questions about risk factors predisposing to the onset of stroke including information on the knowledge of these factors and also, weight, height, age, Body Mass Index (BMI) and Pressure Arterial (PA) of the participants. RESULTS: The study showed a profile of people aged 18 to 30 years, female with normal BMI, which prevails risk factors such as stress (49%), sedentarism (44%), sex (43%), consumption of alcohol consumption (40%), dyslipidemia (12%), obesity (10%), hypertension (8%), heart disease (6%), diabetes (3%) and smoking (2%). CONCLUSION: We observed a profile of people with ages ranging from 18 to 30 years, female and with normal BMI presenting modifiable vascular risk factors that may be associated with poor habits and lack of information related to these health problems. Thus, preventive measures are necessary in order to promote or intensify health promotion aimed at information, monitoring and control of these factors, providing the general population with a healthy aging.