Epidemiology of leisure-time physical activity: a population-based study in southern Brazil

Costa, Juvenal Soares Dias da; Hallal, Pedro Curi; Wells, Jck; Daltoé, Tiago; Olinto, Maria Teresa Anselmo

doi:10.1590/s0102-311x2005000100030

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“…In Brazil, another survey carried out in the same city, in 1999, found a prevalence of adequate physical activity (≥1,000 kcal/wk) of 19.4%. 8 In other countries, the prevalence of physical activity was 32.3% in an Australian study, 6 and ranged from 12.2% to 56.7% in European countries. 24 However, the use of inconsistent instruments and criteria for defining levels of activity may partially explain these differences.…”

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Tracking of physical activity from adolescence to adulthood: a population-based study

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OBJECTIVE:To assess the association between regular physical activity in adolescence and leisure-time physical activity in adulthood, with emphasis on gender differences. METHODS:A population-based cross-sectional study was carried out in Pelotas, Southern Brazil, in 2003. A representative sample of households was selected in multiple stages and subjects aged 20-59 years were interviewed. Leisure-time physical activity was evaluated using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Data on adolescent physical activity were based on subjects' recall. RESULTS:Of 2,577 subjects interviewed, 27.5% were classified as adequately active, and 54.9% reported regular physical activity in adolescence. Subjects who engaged in regular physical activity during adolescence were more likely to be adequately active in adulthood (adjusted prevalence ratio 1.42; 95% CI: 1.23; 1.65). This effect was stronger in women (adjusted prevalence ratio: 1.51; 95% CI: 1.22; 1.86) than men (adjusted prevalence ratio: 1.35; 95% CI: 1.10; 1.67). CONCLUSIONS:Promoting physical activity in school age may be a successful intervention against the epidemic of adult inactivity. Although women were less likely to report regular physical activity in adolescence, the effect of this experience on adult behavior was stronger than in men.

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“…Dias-da-Costa et al (115), in a study of leisure-time physical activity, concluded that higher income individuals are more likely to follow health promotion behavior and that leisure-time activities are reduced among lower-income individuals.…”

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A Study of Dietary Patterns in the Mexican-American Population and Their Association with Obesity

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2007

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Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) indicate that the trend toward increasing overweight and obesity among MexicanAmericans is continuing. This large population subgroup has a high prevalence of obesity and associated chronic conditions. Ethnic groups have different dietary patterns based on their geographical locations and various cultural influences. We examined the dietary patterns of Mexican-Americans and their association with total and central obesity. We hypothesized that Mexican-American adults following a traditional diet would have a lower prevalence of obesity than those following a more typically American diet. Data from the NHANES 2001-2002 included 835 adults, aged 18 and older. Dietary patterns were defined by cluster analysis of food group variables, expressed as percentage contribution to total energy intake. Obesity was assessed by body mass index (BMI, kg/m²) and central obesity by waist circumference. We defined four dietary patterns, each named after the food groups that were most predominant relative to the other clusters: poultry and alcohol, baked products, traditional foodstuffs (such as tacos, tortillas, etc.), and meat. Surprisingly, we did not identify a "healthy pattern" group in this population, as has been generally observed in other ethnic groups. Contrary to our hypothesis, the traditional diet pattern was associated with higher values of BMI and waist circumference. More details on possible changes within the traditional pattern associated with availability of foods and industrialization, including use of fast food vs. home-prepared Mexican foods, are needed to better understand the observed association with obesity.

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“…19 Estudos que avaliam apenas as atividades físicas realizadas no tempo de lazer encontram prevalências de sedentarismo ainda mais elevadas. 1,7,32 Diante desse quadro, a Organização Mundial da Saúde incluiu a atividade física na agenda mundial de saúde pública, lançando a Estratégia Global de Alimentação, Atividade Física e Saúde.…”

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Evolução da pesquisa epidemiológica em atividade física no Brasil: revisão sistemática

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OBJETIVO: Descrever a evolução da pesquisa epidemiológica em atividade física no Brasil. MÉTODOS: Revisão sistemática da literatura, realizada em bases de dados eletrônicas (Medline/PubMed, Lilacs, Ovid, Science Direct, BioMed Central e High Wire), em periódicos nacionais não indexados, por busca específica por autores e contato com pesquisadores. A seleção dos artigos teve como critérios de inclusão: amostra representativa de alguma população definida; tamanho da amostra de pelo menos 500 indivíduos; coleta de dados realizada no Brasil; mensuração de atividade física e relato dos resultados com base nessa variável. RESULTADOS: Foram incluídos 42 estudos. O primeiro artigo foi publicado em 1990, observando-se tendência de aumento de publicações a partir de 2000. Foi detectada disparidade regional nas publicações, com concentração de estudos nas regiões Sudeste e Sul. A maioria dos estudos (93%) utilizou questionários como instrumentos de pesquisa, cujos conteúdos variaram, assim como as definições operacionais de sedentarismo, dificultando a comparação dos resultados. CONCLUSÕES: Embora a literatura em epidemiologia da atividade física venha crescendo quantitativamente no Brasil, limitações metodológicas dificultam a comparação entre os estudos, tornando a padronização de instrumentos e definições essenciais para o avanço científico da área.

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Epidemiology of leisure-time physical activity: a population-based study in southern Brazil

Cited by 104 publications

References 32 publications

Tracking of physical activity from adolescence to adulthood: a population-based study

Tracking of physical activity from adolescence to adulthood: a population-based study

A Study of Dietary Patterns in the Mexican-American Population and Their Association with Obesity

Evolução da pesquisa epidemiológica em atividade física no Brasil: revisão sistemática

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