Epidemiological profile of patients treated at the UPA

In order to publish this work, the basic requirements, in addition to dedication and persistence, were faith in God, who led me from the beginning until its publication, fostering interest and encouraging those who seek knowledge in the area. The research is a descriptive cross-sectional study aimed at tracing the epidemiological profile of patients who were seen at the Ceres Emergency Care Unit (UPA) in 2014, with the aim of analyzing the health situation of those who sought care according to risk classification, age and diagnosis. The UPAs were created as a government strategy to improve the quality of care provided in emergency rooms, acting as a medium-complexity service, acting as an intermediary between the basic health unit (UBS) and high-complexity care, with the aim of prioritizing care according to risk classification, covered by protocols according to the Ministry of Health.