Objective:
Identifying markers of men's health.
Methods:
Descriptive, exploratory study with a quantitative approach, held in a small town in Minas Gerais. The data collection occurred from October to December 2013, using 217 structured forms with information from men.
Results:
134 (62%) forms were filled during visit at the primary health care unit and the rest, on the day of the nutritional census performed in the city; 58% of men were overweight and obese and the prevalence of hypertension and diabetes mellitus was 17.5% and 4.6% respectively. Cardiovascular diseases were greater among men and their diet includes a large percentage of processed foods.
Conclusion:
Health markers identified in man highlight the need for operationalization of strategies that strengthen the participation of the male audience on actions of health promotion.
Men's Health; Comprehensive Health Care; Health Policy; Health Services