Santana HEE, Pérez PÁ

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ABSTRACT

Introduction: Hypertension is nowadays considered a polygenic and multifactorial disorder, in which the interaction of multiple genes with one other and with the environment is important.
Objectives: To describe the behavior of family aggregation of arterial hypertension.
Methods: An observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study was performed Alex Urquiola Polyclinic, from January to August 2016. The study universe consisted of 54 patients and the sample consisted of 20 patients, chosen by simple probabilistic randomization. They were given a structured survey, after which we carried out the computerized analysis of the results.
Results: The predominant age group was 50-59 years (55 %), while the least represented group corresponded to the ages 30-39 years (10 %). As for the degree of kinship to hypertensive relatives, there was a predominance of those who had relatives of grade II (55 %). The sedentary lifestyle predominated as a risk factor.
Conclusions: Family aggregation for hypertension was proved in these families. The was a predominance of the second degree of relation and sedentary risk factors. We consider that primary prevention is important in each health area, for the modification of risk factors.