EFEITO DAS AULAS DE EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA NA PROFILAXIA E TRATAMENTO DA HIPERTENSÃO ARTERIAL EM ADOLESCENTES DO ENSINO MÉDIO

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the risk indicators of hypertension in children and adolescents, and the national prevalence. The influence of physical exercise and the importance of physical education in the treatment and prophylaxis of AH. Based on this perspective, try to draw the attention of students and family members about the importance of seeking a healthy life even during youth and carry this concept for life. Culture must change according to society's way of thinking, first from the family and secondly from the school environment. For this reason, professionals in the field of education must be prepared to be a base and positively influence young people towards an active life with healthy practices. According to the authors, several risk indicators that contribute to the development of Hypertension are presented, mainly family history, lack of physical exercise, and easy access to high-calorie foods and excessive technology that contribute to a sedentary lifestyle. The methodology used was the qualitative bibliographic research.