Perfil dos níveis pressóricos e glicêmicos de funcionários de instituições públicas hospitalares de Fortaleza-Ceará: profile of the public hospitals' staff in the city of Fortaleza-CE

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Resumen PERFIL DOS NÍVEIS PRESSÓRICOS E GLICÊMICOS DE FUNCIONÁRIOS DE INSTITUIÇÕES PÚBLICAS HOSPITALARES DE FORTALEZA-CEARÁIt was objectified to identify the profile of the glucose and blood pressure in two public hospitals' staff in Fortaleza -CE . From September 2003 to April 2004, were checked 506 individuals with Blood Glucose Monitoring System and aneroid sphygmomanometer. The results showed that the individuals were between 18 and 71 years old; 79,6% were women; 49,3 were classified as prehypertensive; 19.5% as hypertensive; 7.9% had glucose level above 140mg/dl and 38.5% had high chances of developing DM2. High blood pressure was higher in men (p<0.001); the illiterates/literates ( p=0.031) and the married and widowed (p=0.029). This high blood pressure was associated with age (p<0.001); As to the glucose levels, a statistically meaningful association with age and high glucose (p=0.006) was verified. It follows that the studied population, especially the elderly and low educated, need educational actions which help to change their life habits and prevent illnesses caused by altered glucose and blood pressure levels.El objetivo fué identificar el perfil de los niveles de glucosa y de tensión arterial de trabajadores de dos hospitales públicos de Fortaleza-CE. Se tomarón los valores en 506 personas con el Sistema de Medición de Glucosa en sangre y esfigmomanómetro aneroide, de septiembre de 2003 a abril de 2004. Las edades cambiaron entre 18 a 71 años; 79,6% mujeres; 49,3% tenian prehipertensión arterial; 19,5% hipertensión arterial; 7,9% con glucosa mas de 140 mg/dl; 38,5% con alto riesgo para DM2. La tensión arterial fue más elevada en hombres (p< 0,001); en analfabetos/ alfabetizados (p=0,031) y en casados y viudos (p=0,029). Se verificó associación significante entre la tensión arterial elevada y la edad (p< 0,001), y entre la glucosa elevada y la edad. El estudio demuestra que esta población necesita de acciones educativas que ayuden a modificar sus hábitos de vida y prevenir enfermedades causadas por niveles de tensión arterial y glucosa elevados.

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