Hospitalizations Due to Systemic Arterial Hypertension among Older Adults in Pará, Brazil: A Descriptive Study, 2020–2024

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.