Anthropometric profile and cardiovascular parameters of participants of a program of promotion of health of Araranguá/SC

This study aimed to investigate the anthropometric and cardiovascular profile of participants in a health promotion program in the city of Araranguá (Santa Catarina, Brazil), as well as, their levels of physical activity. A cross-sectional study was carried out from July to December of 2015. Data collection was performed within 323 individuals aged between 18 and 90 years, and a high prevalence of overweight and obesity (70.5%) and Hypertension (43.3%) was observed. The risk factors converge to the most prevalent in the population, being overweight and hypertensive. This survey helps in the definition of new promotion and prevention programs, besides strengthening the health strategies of the municipality.