Diagnóstico das condições de vida e saúde de idosos: um estudo de enfermagem na estratégia de saúde da família

Abstract

The longevity despite being undoubtedly a triumph , shows important differences between developed and developing countries . While , in the first , aging was associated with improvements in general living conditions in the other , this process happens quickly, with no time for social reorganization and the area of proper health to meet the new demands emerging . This study aims to know the health status of the registered in the city of Benevides - PA family health strategy elderly population , as well as describe the social and demographic characteristics , living conditions and health of the elderly population and to establish that the relationships between variables living conditions and health and socio- epidemiological profile established. We conducted a prospective cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach in the units of the Family Health Strategy , with 441 elderly using statistical techniques such as exploratory data analysis and correspondence analysis . It is noteworthy that most of the elderly is between 60 to 64 years , are female , married ( a) s , catholic (as) and family income 1-3 minimum wages . Most do not drink alcoholic beverages and does not have the habit of smoking , as not practicing physical activity . Hypertension is a chronic disease not - transmitted more prevalent . In the study it was possible to identify the diagnosis of conditions of life and health of the elderly population showing its age with the presence of comorbidities , and can facilitate the implementation of public health policies targeting this elderly population of Benevides to provide better conditions for life and health.