Arq. Bras. Cardiol. 2021; 117(3): 492-493

Is It Time to Move From Diagnosis to Active Intervention in Brazilian Workplaces? A Call for Action

Fernando Nobre, André Schmidt

DOI: 10.36660/abc.20210619

This Short Editorial is referred by the Research article "Factors Associated with the Occurrence of Arterial Hypertension in Industry Workers of State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil".

Arterial hypertension (AH) is a major contributing risk factor for heart failure, myocardial infarction, stroke, and chronic kidney disease. According to the 2013 Brazilian National Health Survey, 21.4% (95%CI 20.8-22.0) of adults self-reported having AH; however, considering their blood pressure (BP) measurements and the use of antihypertensive medications, the rate of adults with BP greater than or equal to 140/90 mm Hg reached 32.3% (95% CI 31.7-33.0). The prevalence of AH was higher among men, and, as expected, this rate was highly affected by aging, reaching 71.7% for individuals over 70 years of age.^,

Therefore, every study to determine the prevalence of AH is very important for prevention, treatment, and follow-up programs. Samples representing the workforce are of particular importance because they are younger, in the productive age and have a longer life expectancy.

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