Prevalence, control and treatment of arterial hypertension in Nobres - MT.

Background: Systemic Arterial Hypertension (SAH), considered a public health problem due to its high prevalence and difficult control, is also described as one of the most important risk factors for cardiovascular diseases.

Objective: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of SAH, as well as characteristics related to its control and treatment, among individuals aging between 18 and 90 years from the urban region of Nobres, MT.

Methods: Cross-sectional, population-based study, with random sampling and with replacement.