Fortalecimiento de estrategias de promoción y prevención de hipertensión y obesidad

Abstract

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are long-lasting and slowly evolving, among which are High Blood Pressure (HBP) and obesity. According to the WHO, arterial hypertension is the continuous elevation of blood pressure ≥ 140/90 mmHg, while obesity is the abnormal accumulation of body fat in an individual. The WHO mentions some strategies for the prevention and control of these pathologies, which are divided into six important components: integrated primary care program; execution costs, means of diagnosis and basic medicines; reduction of risk factors; health promotion programs in educational institutions and workplaces; and monitoring of the programs. The prevention and control of NCDs requires the participation of health personnel, researchers, civil society, the private sector, families and individuals. Through joint efforts, diagnostic technology and available treatments will be used. decrease the rate of morbidity and mortality due to complications. The methodology used is a descriptive-analytical study with bibliographic review. The objective of this research was to strengthen strategies for the promotion and prevention of noncommunicable diseases through a review of the programs that the MSP has with proposals for the application of protocols that measure the effectiveness and effectiveness of interventions to improve the quality of life in these patients based on the Nola Pender Health Promotion Model.