It was objectified to identify the profile of the glucose and blood pressure in two public hospitals' staff in Fortaleza - CE . From September 2003 to April 2004, were checked 506 individuals with Blood Glucose Monitoring System and aneroid sphygmomanometer. The results showed that the individuals were between 18 and 71 years old; 79,6% were women; 49,3 were classified as prehypertensive; 19.5% as hypertensive; 7.9% had glucose level above 140mg/dl and 38.5% had high chances of developing DM2. High blood pressure was higher in men (p<0.001); the illiterates/literates ( p=0.031) and the married and widowed (p=0.029). This high blood pressure was associated with age (p<0.001); As to the glucose levels, a statistically meaningful association with age and high glucose (p=0.006) was verified. It follows that the studied population, especially the elderly and low educated, need educational actions which help to change their life habits and prevent illnesses caused by altered glucose and blood pressure levels.
Blood pressure; Glucose; Diabetes Mellitus; Hypertension; Worker health
