Perfil epidemiológico de idosos atendidos em unidades básicas de saúde

Abstract

This article evaluated the epidemiological profile of the elderly, identifying the most prevalent diseases that affect them. Methods: Study with a retrospective, transversal, descriptive, quantitative and observational methodological approach, carried out in the Basic Health Units (UBS) of Santa Marta, Donária, São Luiz Gonzaga and the Parque Farroupilha in the municipality of Passo Fundo/RS, in period from August 2020 to July 2021. The sample (n=228) included data from patients aged 60 years or over, of both genders and treated in 2019. Data referring to the socio demographic and pathological profile were collected from physical and digital records at the respective UBS. Results: There was a predominance formed by 67.5% of the female sex, with the majority (56.6%) in the age group between 60 and 69 years, with an average age of 70+-7.8 years old. The highest prevalences found in relation to the epidemiological profile of the elderly were the systemic arterial hypertension (71.9%), dyslipidemia (32.5%), diabetes mellitus (31.1%), gastritis and hypothyroidism (16%) and depression and anxiety disorder (14%). The main characteristics associated with these diseases are related to smoking and alcohol consumption. Conclusions: This outcome may be related to the greater age of women compared to men, resulting from greater attention to the health care. It is necessary to intensify the development of health management strategies, aiming to qualify the service offered to the community, providing a better quality of life for this population. As well as knowing the characteristics of the investigated diseases.