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Gerokomos
Print version ISSN 1134-928X
Abstract
BRANDAO DE CARVALHO, Ana Luisa et al. Cardiovascular disease risk in elderly: habits, sociodemographic and clinical factors. Gerokomos [online]. 2017, vol.28, n.3, pp.127-130. ISSN 1134-928X.
Objective:
To analyze the association between lifestyle related to the risk of cardiovascular disease and sociodemographic and clinical factors in elderly.
Methodology:
Cross-sectional study conducted with 100 elderly in basic health units in a city in northeastern Brazil. It’s used an interview script and physical examination, applied from March to July 2015. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results:
The lifestyle and sociodemographic and clinical factors presenting statistical associations were: sex with smoking habits and alcohol; diabetes mellitus and hypertension with the desire to control the disease; alteration in blood pressure with physical activity and desire to control the disease.
Conclusion:
The lifestyle of the elderly population related to the risk of cardiovascular disease may suffer influences of socio-demographic and clinical factors. These findings contribute to the management of nursing actions in preventing cardiovascular risks through promoting healthy lifestyles.
Keywords : risk factors; cardiovascular diseases; aged.