Publications by authors named "Deyse Mirelle Souza Santos"
Arq Bras Cardiol
April 2020
Article Synopsis
- The quilombolas are vulnerable groups of individuals with African ancestry in Brazil, facing challenges like low socioeconomic status, which impacts their health care and chronic disease development.
- A study assessed the prevalence of systemic arterial hypertension among 390 participants in 15 quilombola communities in Sergipe, Brazil, revealing a 26% prevalence rate.
- The findings highlight significant associations between hypertension and factors such as age, body mass index, and economic class, underscoring the need for improved healthcare access in these communities.
