Analysis of cardiovascular risk and quality of life in elderly people in a city in the interior of Pernambuco – Brazil

Abstract

In Brazil and in the world, the survival of the elderly population is increasing, in which it is the phase of life characterized by a decrease in functional reserves and the capacity of the body to adapt to sudden changes, making it more vulnerable. Aging is the main risk factor for cardiovascular disease. And to try to minimize this process, physical exercise has been indicated as a fundamental part of the global health promotion programs. The object of study, to evaluate the effects of physical exercise on cardiovascular risk in the active and sedentary elderly. It is exploratory research with a quantitative / qualitative approach of the transversal type. The collection was performed in a Basic Health Unit (UBS) in the municipality of Vitória de Santo Antão. The population was randomly constituted by 60 elderly people of both sexes, with ages between 60 and 80 years. The results depict: mean age 1.60 (+0.066); weight -mean 101.31 (+9.94); BMI -mean 27.69 (+3.75); PAS -mean -130.66 (+10.39); PAD -mean 80.5 (+12.67). Patients HAS (n = 57) or equivalent to 60% of the sample. It concludes the practice of regular physical activity provides the elderly with a better quality of life.