This article presents a process of investigation that was developed to identify life and health conditions of a community in order to propose changing strategies to the situation. It took place in Distrito do Grajaú (SP) - Brazil. All families were interviewed through the application of a survey in order to find personal/life conditions, and a health disease process profile. Data reveal a determined profile that was presented to the people to implement integrated actions to solve the main problems/issues at the community.
health diagnose; nursing in collective health
