Objective

To analyze the relationship between the level of physical activity and the incidence of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCD's) on users of the policy of health care to the family.

Methods

Descriptive survey type with a quantitative approach. Questionnaires were applied on the level of physical activity (IPAQ) and on the incidence of previous diseases, being the analyzes made from binary logistic regression.

Results

The sample was composed of a global sample 117 people. The types of predominant indicated diseases were hypertension (33.3%), followed by problems in column (18.8%), and cholesterol (15.2%). The individuals who were classified on the IPAQ as very active (OR 0.086; p=0.037) and active (OR 0.095; p=0.045) showed protective factors in relation to the incidence of diseases.

Discussion

Based on the obtained data, it can be noted that the regular practice of physical activity is an important factor in the prevention of chronic non-communicable diseases and should be included as permanent action in national politics of health care to the family in Brazil.