Obesity and Hypertension in Primary Health Care Units: Profile and Association in a Municipality in Southern Brazil

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https://doi.org/10.36557/2674-9432.2026v5n3p243-255

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Obesity, Hypertension, Primary Health Care, Health Units, Chronic Diseases

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the distribution of obesity and arterial hypertension among users of different Primary Health Care Units (UBS) in a municipality in Paraná, examining the association of sex and health unit with these conditions. Methods: Cross-sectional retrospective study using data from 3,434 medical records of adults treated at three Primary Health Care Units in Ponta Grossa, Paraná, between 2015 and 2021. Information on weight, height, blood pressure, and sex were collected. Obesity was defined as BMI ≥ 30, and hypertension as blood pressure ≥ 140/90 mmHg. Descriptive analysis and chi-square tests were performed (p ≤ 0.05). Results: The prevalence of obesity was 33.5%, and that of hypertension was 30.8%. Obese individuals showed a significantly higher prevalence of hypertension (47.2%) compared to non-obese individuals (23.3%) (p < 0.001). Obesity was more frequent in women (35.3%), whereas hypertension was more prevalent in men (39.9%) (p < 0.001). The highest prevalence of hypertension was observed in the Silas Sallen Health Unit (38.2%), and the lowest in the Jamil Mussi Health Unit (23.7%). Conclusions: A significant association between obesity and arterial hypertension was observed, with important variations according to sex and health unit. The findings reinforce the importance of targeted prevention and management strategies in Primary Health Care, especially for the most vulnerable groups.

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Author Biographies

Filipe Augusto Baier de Andrade, State University of Ponta Grossa

Doctor in Health Sciences. Master in Health Sciences from the State University of Ponta Grossa. Bachelor in Physical Education from the State University of Ponta Grossa. Certified International Ground Force Method Instructor. Certified International Functional Movement System Instructor.

Adalberto Ferreira Junior, State University of Ponta Grossa

PhD in Physical Education from the State University of Londrina (UEL). Master's degree from the postgraduate program in Biomedical Sciences (UEPG). Bachelor's degree in Physical Education from the State University of Ponta Grossa (UEPG). Collaborating professor at the State University of Ponta Grossa (UEPG) in the General Biology department.

Erildo Vicente Muller, State University of Ponta Grossa

Graduated in Pharmacy and Biochemistry from the State University of Ponta Grossa (1991), PhD in public health from Escola Paulista de Medicina (2011), Post-Doctorate in public health from the Federal University of São Paulo (2017). Post-doctorate from Altantic Internacional University (2021). Head of the Department of Public Health (UEPG). Productivity Scholarship from Fundação Araucária. Associate professor at the State University of Ponta Grossa, teaching classes in Pharmacy and Medicine courses, in the disciplines, epidemiology, health policies and planning and management of health services. Teacher of specialization courses in Health Services Management at the School of Public Health of the State of Paraná and UEPG. Professor in the multidisciplinary residency programs at the Hospital Universitário Regional dos Campos Gerais (HURCG). Professor of the stricto sensu postgraduate program in health sciences at UEPG. He works in research on the following topics: epidemiology of communicable and non-communicable chronic diseases, mortality studies and health assessment. Consultant for the Paraná Journal of Public Health and the Brazilian Journal of Epidemiology and Infection Control.

Dionizia Xavier Scomparin, State University of Ponta Grossa

She is an associate professor at the State University of Ponta Grossa, teaching Physiology and Pathology for undergraduate courses. She is a professor of the postgraduate course in Health Sciences at UEPG. Graduated in Biological Sciences with a Bachelor's degree from the State University of Maringá (2003), a Master's degree in Biological Sciences (Cell Biology) from the State University of Maringá (2006) and a PhD in Biological Sciences (Cell Biology) from the State University of Maringá (2009). He has experience in the area of ​​Physiology, with an emphasis on the pathophysiology of organs and systems, working mainly on the following topics: sympathoadrenal system, physical exercise, and obesity.

Vinícius Custódio, State University of Ponta Grossa

Master's student in the Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences (PPGCS/UEPG) and pharmacist graduated from the State University of Ponta Grossa (UEPG). He worked as an extensionist in the AETOX Project (Extensionist Actions in Toxicology), developing educational workshops, social campaigns and managing the project's social media. Participated in Scientific Initiation at IBras Academy, acting as editor, author, co-author and reviewer of teaching materials, including e-books, video classes and quizzes. He has experience in university extension, scientific communication, technical review, health education, digital content production and community engagement.

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2026-05-06

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ANDRADE, Filipe Augusto Baier de; JUNIOR, Adalberto Ferreira; MULLER, Erildo Vicente; SCOMPARIN, Dionizia Xavier; CUSTÓDIO, Vinícius. Obesity and Hypertension in Primary Health Care Units: Profile and Association in a Municipality in Southern Brazil . Periódicos Brasil. Pesquisa Científica, Macapá, Brasil, v. 5, n. 3, p. 243–255, 2026. DOI: 10.36557/2674-9432.2026v5n3p243-255. Disponível em: https://periodicosbrasil.emnuvens.com.br/revista/article/view/914. Acesso em: 15 may. 2026.

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Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026): Periódicos Brasil. Pesquisa Científica - QUALIS A3

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