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0148/2021 - Trends in prevalence of hypertension and health care utilization in Brazil over a decade (2008-2019)
Tendências na prevalência de hipertensão arterial sistêmica e na utilização de serviços de saúde no Brasil ao longo de uma década (2008-2019)

Author:

• Nayara Abreu Julião - Julião, N. A. - <najuliao@cedeplar.ufmg.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3223-9468

Co-author(s):

• Aline de Souza - de Souza, A. - <asouza@cedeplar.ufmg.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8860-9643
• Raquel Rangel Guimarães de Meireles - Guimarães, R. R. M. - <raquel.guimaraes@ufpr.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1754-9238


Abstract:

The global burden and the prevalence of hypertension have been increased over the last two decades, especially in low- and middle-income countries, representing a concern for health authorities. This study analyzed the prevalence of hypertension reported by Brazilian adults in 2008, 2013, and 2019 and described the disease control by individuals in 2013 and 2019. The data areNational Household Sample Survey (2008) and National Health Survey (2013-2019). We calculated prevalence ratios using Poisson regression, adjusted for sociodemographic characteristics. For the indicators of health care and organization of primary health care, we calculated proportions by sex, age group, race, and region. The results indicate that regional inequalities persist, with lower prevalence in North and Northeast and higher prevalence in Southeast and South. Although the indicators of access and health care utilization are positive, reflecting the improvements in primary health care in recent years, we highlighted the importance of the adoption of multifaceted strategies for hypertension prevention and control in the country.

Keywords:

Hypertension, Prevalence, Health Care Utilization, Primary Health Care.

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Julião, N. A., de Souza, A., Guimarães, R. R. M.. Trends in prevalence of hypertension and health care utilization in Brazil over a decade (2008-2019). Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2021/Apr). [Citado em 27/09/2024]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/trends-in-prevalence-of-hypertension-and-health-care-utilization-in-brazil-over-a-decade-20082019/18047



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