Increasing obesity in Brazil: predicting a new peak of cardiovascular mortality

Lotufo, Paulo A

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“…The increasing prevalence of overweight over time has already been reported by some Brazilian studies, including the Ciorlia and Lotufo studies, which analized the evolution of BMI in specific populations 9,22 . Moreover, the obesity epidemic is a reality in developed countries, and has also been observed in developing countries 23,24 .…”

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Fatores de risco cardiovasculares em coorte de profissionais da área médica: 15 anos de evolução

Jardim

Araújo

et al. 2010

Arq. Bras. Cardiol.

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Fatores de risco cardiovasculares em coorte de profissionais da área médica: 15 anos de evolução

Jardim

Araújo

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Arq. Bras. Cardiol.

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“…3). Lotufo 33 reported that, parallel to the decline in mortality due to cardiovascular disease in Brazil, other studies have shown an important increase in the prevalence of obesity. According to Monteiro et al 34 , obesity in the Brazilian population (body mass index ≥ 30 kg/m 2 ) increased from 2.4% to 6.9% for men and from 7% to 12.5% for women from 1973 to 1996, and this may lead to an increase in the prevalence of diabetes, which, in the United States, increased from 4.9% in 1990 to 6.5% in 1998 35 .…”

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“…A study developed by Lotufo 33 raised an important discussion about mortality due to cardiovascular diseases, mainly ischemic heart disease. The author reported results on mortality in adults aged from 40 to 79 years living in Brazilian metropolitan areas from 1979 to 1998.…”

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Doenças cardiovasculares na população idosa: análise do comportamento da mortalidade em município da região Sul do Brasil no período de 1979 a 1998

Mathias¹,

Jorge²,

Laurenti³

2004

Arq. Bras. Cardiol.

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“…Arterial hypertension is six times higher in obese than in non-obese people and for each 10% increase in body weight, incidence level of coronary disease increase by approximately 20% (4) . Brazilian data indicate that 32% of the population has some degree of excess weight (5)(6) .…”

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Hipertensão arterial e obesidade em motoristas profissionais de transporte de cargas

Cavagioni¹,

Pierin

2010

Acta paul. enferm.

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Objectives:To verify the prevalence of hypertension and obesity among professional freight truck drivers and associate them with studied variables. Methods: It is a cross-sectional study covering a sample of 258 professional freight truck drivers, traveling on the highway BR-116, on the Regis Bittencourt portion, in Sao Paulo state. Results: Drivers were young adults (37.5±10 years), 19% were smokers, 55% reported drinking alcohol, 74% were sedentary, 57% used sleep-inhibiting drugs; they traveled an average of 800 km/day and drove 10 hours/day. The prevalence of hypertension was 37%, 46% were overweight, 36% were obese and 58% had high waist circumference. The logistic regression analysis indicated that hypertension was associated (OD: Odds ratio, CI: confidence interval 95%) with: increased body mass index (OR = 1.183 CI 1.065 to 1.314); blood glucose (OR = 1.039 CI 1.004 to 1.076); and habit of using drugs that inhibit sleep (OR = 0.322 CI 0.129 to 0.801). Conclusion: Among professionals was significant the presence of hypertension, overweight and obesity. Keywords: Risk factors; Obesity; Cardiovascular disease/prevention; control; Occupational health RESUMO Objetivos: Verificar a prevalência de hipertensão arterial e obesidade em motoristas profissionais de transporte de carga e associá-la com variáveis estudadas. Métodos: Estudo transversal abragendo amostra de 258 motoristas profissionais de transporte de cargas que trafegavam pela Rodovia BR-116, no trecho paulista Regis Bittencourt. Resultados: Os motoristas eram adultos jovens (37,5±10 anos), 19% tabagistas, 55% referiram ingestão de bebidas alcoólicas, 74% sedentários, 57% usavam medicamentos inibidores do sono, percorriam em média 800 km/dia e dirigiam 10 horas/dia. A prevalência da hipertensão arterial foi de 37%, 46% tinham sobrepeso, 36% obesidade e 58% circunferência abdominal aumentada. A análise de regressão logística indicou que a hipertensão arterial se associou (OD: Odds ratio, IC: intervalo de confiança a 95%) com: aumento do índice de massa corporal (OR=1,183 IC 1,065-1,314); glicemia (OR=1,039 IC 1,004-1,076); e hábito de ingerir medicamento para inibir o sono (OR= 0,322 IC 0,801). Conclusão: Foi expressiva a presença de hipertensão, sobrepeso e obesidade nesses profissionais. Descritores: Fatores de riscos; Obesidade; Doenças cardiovasculares/prevenção e controle; Saúde ocupacional RESUMEN Objetivos: Verificar la prevalencia de hipertensión arterial y obesidad en choferes profesionales de transporte de carga y asociarla con variables estudiadas. Métodos: Estudio transversal abarcando una muestra de 258 choferes profesionales de transporte de carga que circulan por la carretera BR-116, en el trecho Regis Bittencourt, en el estado de Sao Paulo. Resultados: Los choferes eran adultos jóvenes (37,5±10 años), 19% tabaquistas, 55% refirieron ingestión de bebidas alcohólicas, 74% sedentarios, 57% usaban medicamentos inhibidores del sueño; recorrían en promedio 800 km/día y conducían 10 horas/día. La prevalencia de la hipertensión arteria...

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Increasing obesity in Brazil: predicting a new peak of cardiovascular mortality

Cited by 41 publications

References 5 publications

Fatores de risco cardiovasculares em coorte de profissionais da área médica: 15 anos de evolução

Fatores de risco cardiovasculares em coorte de profissionais da área médica: 15 anos de evolução

Doenças cardiovasculares na população idosa: análise do comportamento da mortalidade em município da região Sul do Brasil no período de 1979 a 1998

Hipertensão arterial e obesidade em motoristas profissionais de transporte de cargas

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