ABSTRACT
Objective: Describe the epidemiological profile of patients seen in an outpatient clinic in a region of the Amazon.Methodology:A cross-sectional, exploratory, descriptive survey with a quantitative approach,conducted in an outpatient clinic of health specialties of a Private Higher Education Institution (HEI)of Belém-Pará, from February to March 2019. With a range of 100 participants. From the application of a form on the socio-demographic, health and food profile. The data were analyzed by Bioestat version 5.3.Results:65% female, average age 43, 67% up to a minimum wage, 54% single, 51% with complete high school, 86% from the metropolitan region of Belém, 76% own a home, 75% have basic sanitation, 56% have running water, 50% with a family group of 4 to 6 members, 81% are not smokers, 59% are not alcoholics, 93% have no health plan, 42% in medical treatment, 72% report complete immunization, 79% 3 to 4 meals/day, 59% do not consume canned food, 62% consume fried food weekly, 52% consume fruit and vegetables daily, 60% consume red meat weekly, 51% consume white meat weekly, 50% do not consume soft drinks, 37% do not practice physical activities. Conclusion:Are young adults, with low schooling, low income, inadequate nutrition, who do not engage in physical activities, however most of them have a current vaccination picture, and inadequate basic sanitation. These are determining factors in the quality of life of these individuals, being characteristics of a developing country, and that health interventions and policies should be implemented to promote health