Prevalência das principais doenças crônicas não transmissíveis em populações ribeirinhas do interior do Amazonas

Abstract

Objective: To estimate the prevalence of major chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) accords to sociodemographic characteristics and lifestyle in the Amazon bordering. Methods: descriptive tests and logistic regression models were applied to estimate the effect of age, gender, marital status, education, smoking, alcohol consumption and physical inactivity on the prevalence of NCDs in 552 adults. Results: The prevalence of hypertension, diabetes and obesity in Tefé and Santa Isabel do Rio Negro were respectively 28% / 30.7%; 28.2% / 8.9; and 22.3% / 42%. In Tefé, men, married and older than 35 are often 2,46 more susceptible to the NCD. In Santa Isabel do Rio Negro, men, smoker, aged over 35 with low education levels are more prone to diabetes, hypertension and diabetes. Conclusion: These data reinforce the need for monitoring of risk indicators as a measure of prevention and early detection of some NCDs.