Social and economic benefits of secondary prevention of arterial hypertension

Abstract

Introduction. Arterial blood pressure is one of the main vital signs reflecting body functions and, at the same time, the most important functional parameter of the cardiovascular system. High blood pressure is the major modifiable cardiovascular risk factor. Objective. The aim of the study was assessment of the frequency of occurrence of cardiovascular risk factors, with particular consideration of arterial blood pressure. Material and method. The study was conducted among 509 volunteers from Lublin in eastern Poland who participated in the prophylactic programme entitled 'White Sunday'. Standard measurements of blood pressure were performed using a TM-Z dial pressure gauge. The level of arterial blood pressure and socio-demographic parameters were analyzed. Results. Hypertension was more frequently observed in the group of males than females. The age group especially vulnerable to abnormal blood pressure values were those aged 51-60. Isolated hypertension significantly more often occurred in the group of respondents who mentioned hypertension in an interview, compared to those who reported its absence. Among 367 persons who, in preliminary interview, did not declare hypertension, 60 cases of isolated arterial hypertension were noted (16.3%). From among respondents who declared absence of hypertension in an interview, the largest age group diagnosed with isolated arterial hypertension were those aged 61-70 (17.9%). Conclusions. Arterial hypertension is a civilisation disease which may be effectively prevented, simultaneously reducing the risk of premature death due to cardiovascular events, as well as reducing social and economic costs. International health organizations recommend the implementation of social screening programmes in order to diagnose high blood pressure and the promotion of routine measurements of arterial blood pressure.

Importance of most frequent needs of the disabled in shaping areas of support in public health. Part. II. Disability as a consequence of dysfunction in the state of health disrupting daily functioning based on selected health and socio-demographic characteristics – interdisciplinary problems in the domain of public health

“…The respondents opinions concerning the availability of a social worker were also unsatisfactory [31]. The problem of difficulties with access to a physician and nurse is the cause of limitations in health education, especially in the area of cardiovascular diseases (arterial hypertension), cancer (breast cancer), obesity and injuries [32,33]. S. Rogers et al demonstrated that discrimination in health care was associated with new or enhanced disability within four years [34].…”

Mortalidade por doença renal crônica secundária à hipertensão no Brasil: um estudo do “Global Burden of Disease”

“…1 Diversos impactos podem ser gerados pela alta carga global de hipertensão: de impactos individuais, evidenciados pela redução da qualidade de vida de pacientes hipertensos 2 , até impactos econômicos e gerenciais na sociedade e nos sistemas de saúde. 3,4 Entre as doenças que podem ser desenvolvidas como consequência do controle ineficaz da HAS, destaca-se a insuficiência renal crônica, também conhecida como doença renal crônica (DRC), caracterizada pela ocorrência de danos renais de pelo menos três meses que podem causar alterações e o declínio progressivo da função renal. 5 A DRC e HAS são importantes problemas de saúde pública em todo o mundo, sendo altamente prevalentes em países de baixa e média renda, e há entre elas uma relação direta: a DRC pode ser resultante da HAS não controlada, bem como responsável pela progressão e resistência da HAS.…”