Objective. To evaluate the factors that predispose to the development of cardiovascular diseases in women who were attended at a Basic Health Unit in Londrina, Paraná, Brazil. Methods. The research was characterized as observational and quantitative. The population sample consisted of 60 women aged over 18 years, being chosen at random. For data collection, mHealth Data Collector (mHDC), a mobile device, was used with a questionnaire on daily habits, health status, and disease. Measurements were made of glucose and blood cholesterol, blood pressure and anthropometric measurements. Data collection took place in February 2014 to November 2014. Results. Risk factors were overweight / obesity (63.8%) and sedentary lifestyle (65%), followed by family history of cardiovascular disease (43.3%), hypercholesterolemia (38.3%), and hypertension (13.3%). Conclusion. This population of women presented risk factors for the development of cardiovascular disease in all ages, being necessary the implementation of measures that stimulate changes in the daily habits and improve health conditions among women by the health team.Descriptors: cardiovascular diseases; women; life style; risk factors; surveys and questionnaires.Factores de riesgo para el desarrollo de enfermedad cardiovascular en mujeres Objetivo. Evaluar los factores que predisponen el desarrollo de enfermedad cardiovascular en mujeres atendidas en una Unidad Básica de Salud en Londrina, Paraná, Brasil. Métodos. Estudio descriptivo. La población de la muestra consistió en 60 mujeres mayores de 18 años, seleccionadas aleatoriamente. Para la recolección de información, se utilizó el software móvil mHealth Data Collector (mHDC), que contiene un cuestionario sobre hábitos de vida, estado de salud 36