Hospitalizations Due to Systemic Arterial Hypertension among Older Adults in Pará, Brazil: A Descriptive Study, 2020–2024
Tainã Pinheiro Rodrigues, Josilene Costa Da Conceição, Aridene Matos Saraiva, Andressa Cristina Lobato Gomes, Denise Sena Maués, Fabiola Caroline Nunes Dos Santos Ribeiro, Felipe Valino Dos Santos, Fernanda Menezes Correa, Jessica Ismênia de Lucena Lima, João Antônio Carvalho Corrêa, João Victor Pina Marinho, Leiliane Cristina de Souza Costa, Maria Eduarda Rocha Leite, Matheus Dutra Hollanda Cavalcanti, Maylane Cristina BARROS Sousa, Maytê Figueira Coimbra, Mylena Gemaque Vieira, Renato Silva Ribeiro, Thays Cristiane da Silva do Nascimento, Waleska Raisa Santos da Rocha, Walter Lopes Neto, Wiliane Freire Pinheiro, Camila Carvalho do Vale
Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · pp. 102–110 · Published 14 Mar 2026
10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i36095Abstract
Objective: To analyze hospitalizations due to hypertension in elderly individuals in the State of Pará, Brazil, from 2020 to 2024. Methods: This is an epidemiological, quantitative study using secondary data obtained from the Hospital Information System of the Unified Health System (SIH/SUS), available on DATASUS. Data referring to hospitalizations of elderly individuals with systemic arterial hypertension between 2020 and 2024 were analyzed. Results: A total of 14,722 hospitalizations were recorded during the study period. The highest number of cases occurred in 2024 (3,644), followed by 2022 (3,045). The municipality of Belém presented the highest number of hospitalizations (1,574), followed by Santo Antônio do Tauá (1,044). Females accounted for the majority of cases (8,377), and the most affected age group was 60–69 years. The highest frequency was observed among individuals classified as brown (pardo). Conclusion: Systemic arterial hypertension in the elderly represents a significant public health problem in the State of Pará. The findings highlight the need for strengthening prevention strategies and improving healthcare actions to reduce hospitalizations and improve the quality of life of this population.
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