05/06/2024
Caçapava City Hall, through the Department of Health, carries out, during the month of May, a health campaign aimed at four different and equally important themes. Are they: Arterial Hypertension, Smoking, Anti-Asylum Fight and Traffic Safety.
The campaigns aim to raise awareness among users of the Primary Care health network about the importance of information and, mainly, prevention in the case of diseases and safety.
Arterial hypertension
Arterial hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a disease that generally has no symptoms and that affects the health of the heart and blood vessels, which can lead to serious complications, such as heart attacks and strokes. The way to combat these complications is to control blood pressure.
In Health Units, the person suffering from the problem You can take regular blood pressure measurements and receive guidance on how to keep it under control. Among the tips are:
-Dhealthy diet, rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains;
– Daily practice of exercises physicists regularisat least 30 minutes a day;
– Limitair salt consumption and avoidair processed foods;
– Fight smoking and limitair alcohol consumption;
-Tomair you medications as prescribeddog doctorThe.
Anyone who wants to know more about the subject can participate in the lectures that will be held in health units on the following dates:
Smoking
O Smoking is the act of consuming cigarettes or other products that contain tobacco, whose drug or active ingredient is nicotine. The practice is highly addictive and harmful to the human body, and can cause serious illnesses such as cancer, heart and/or respiratory problems.
Associated with high blood pressure, smoking can lead to several health complications.
The good news is that there is a free program on the public network that helps anyone interested in quitting smoking. The program consists of a support group, provision of medication and guidance from specialized professionals.
To explain the program and talk about the evils of smoking and ways to avoid it, interested parties can check the dates of the lectures in the units according to the following schedule:
Anti-Asylum Fight
Another topic that will be worked on in Primary Care during the month of May is the anti-asylum struggle, what seeks to end prejudice and exclusion of people with mental disorders, Ppromoting a human and welcoming look at those who need care and support.
The municipal health network has Psychosocial Care Centers (CAPS), which offer specialized and welcoming care for those who need mental health support, enabling a more just and inclusive society.
The schedule in the units to talk about the topic is as follows:
Traffic accident
Allied to the “Yellow May Campaign”, the health and traffic accident prevention campaign is educational and aims to reinforce respect for traffic rules, ensuring the safety of adults and children.
Addressing the issue is a way of reinforcing the need for attention to the cause, avoiding accidents that can lead to hospitalizations and even death.
Lectures on traffic accidents will take place on the following days and times:
