Body practices and physical activities developed in the Primary Health Care in Brazil from 2013-2021

Abstract Objective: To map records of Body Practices and Physical Activities (PCAF) conducted in Primary Health Care in Brazil from 2013 to 2021. Methods: Ecological study using Primary Care Information System (SISAB) data. Annual PCAF records were presented in absolute and relative values at state, regional, and national levels, categorized by team type and target audience. Results: A total of 2,664,288 PCAF actions were recorded nationwide in this period. An average annual growth rate of 113.3% was observed in records between 2013-2019; however, a 75.5% reduction occurred from 2020 onwards, likely linked to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Southeast and Northeast regions recorded the highest PCAF activities, with Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Bahia, Ceará, Goiás, and Santa Catarina standing out. PCAF actions were primarily directed toward the general community, women, older adults, and individuals with chronic diseases. The Family Health Support Center teams and Family Health teams recorded most actions. Conclusion: The distribution of actions remains uneven across states and regions, highlighting the need for intersectoral strategies to strengthen PCAF and health promotion within the SUS.