RISK FACTORS FOR HYPERTENSION IN HIGH FOOTBALL ATHLETES DEVIL PARAIBANO

Abstract

Hypertension is in one of the largest health problems in the world's population, not responsible for increased morbi-mortality in today. The number of have hypertension is increasing gradually, either by changes in lifestyle or by an ageing population. This study aimed to identification of risk factors for the development of hypertension in football athletes. Exploratory method was used, field with quantitative approach. The population was composed of Paraíba athletes, in sport club Mao period, 2008. The sample was supplemented by 25 players working in football club who agreed to participate and signing the deed of free and informed consent in accordance with resolution No. 196 96. The collection instrument used was a questionnaire, characterizing the socio-demographic data and thematic issues, in the same contained spaces for record of the antropométricas measures undertaken and pressóricos values verifications and pulse frequency. For analysis statistical method was used and descriptive study results displayed in tables and graphics. The same showed a relevant index athletes with sobrepeso, with inadequate diets in respect of the consumption of fat, sodium and food also noted that the majority said make use of alcoholic beverages, noted that the biggest changes in pressóricos levels that had occurred in athletes in excess of 30 years of age. Underlining the importance of arterial pressure constant verification and changes in eating habits and lifestyle as a way of preventing the development of hypertension.