Socio‐demographic patterning of objectively measured physical activity and sedentary behaviours in eight Latin American countries: Findings from the ELANS study

Ferrari, Gérson; Kovalskys, Irina; Fisberg, Mauro; Gómez, Georgina; Rigotti, Attilio; Sanabria, Lilia Yadira Cortés; García, Martha Cecilia Yépez; Pareja, Rossina G.; Herrera-Cuenca, Marianella; Zimberg, Ioná Zalcman; Guajardo, Viviana; Pratt, Michael; Cristi-Montero, Carlos; Rodríguez‐Rodríguez, Fernando; Scholes, Shaun; Celis‐Morales, Carlos; Chaput, Jean‐Philippe; Solé, Dírceu

doi:10.1080/17461391.2019.1678671

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“…Respondents self-reported age (15-65 years) and were categorized into three age groups (<30, 30-49, and ≥50 years) in order to obtain appropriate sample sizes. Sex, socioeconomic and educational level were classified using the same questionnaire in all countries [26][27][28][29][30][31]. As countries had different categories of socioeconomic level (SEL), a single three-tier system (low, medium, high) was developed.…”

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Socio-Demographic Correlates of Total and Domain-Specific Sedentary Behavior in Latin America: A Population-Based Study

Ferrari

Werneck

Silva

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Purpose: The aim of this study was to identify socio-demographic correlates of total and domain-specific sedentary behavior (SB). Methods: Cross-sectional findings are based on 9218 participants (15–65 years) from the Latin American Study of Nutrition and Health. Data were collected between September 2014 and February 2015. Participants reported time spent in SB across specific domains. Sex, age, ethnicity, socioeconomic (SEL), and education level were used as sociodemographic indicators. Results: Participants spent a total of 373.3 min/day engaged in total SB. Men, younger adults, other ethnicities, higher SEL and educational level presented higher total SB when compared with women, older adults, white/Caucasian, and low SEL and educational level. Men spent more time on the playing videogames (b: 32.8: 95% CI: 14.6;51.1) and riding in an automobile (40.5: 31.3; 49.8). Computer time, reading, socializing or listening to music was higher in younger participants (<30 years) compared with those ≥50 years in the total sample. Compared to the low SEL and educational level groups, middle (11.7: 5.7; 17.6) and higher (15.1: 5.3; 24.9) SEL groups as well as middle (9.8: 3.6; 15.9) and higher (16.6: 6.5; 26.8) education level groups reported more time spent reading. Conclusion: Socio-demographic characteristics are associated with SB patterns (total and specific) across Latin American countries.

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Socio-Demographic Correlates of Total and Domain-Specific Sedentary Behavior in Latin America: A Population-Based Study

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Silva

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“…3 Latin America exhibits a high prevalence of abdominal obesity and MetS, similar to or even higher than developed countries. 4 MetS culminates in adverse outcomes, including cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2). 5 The specific causes that trigger MetS are still unknown, although genetics, lifestyle, and environmental factors have been identified.…”

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<p>Low Elevation and Physical Inactivity are Associated with a Higher Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Ecuadorian Adults: A National Cross-Sectional Study</p>

Juca¹,

Cho²,

Joung³

2020

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Background: Elevation and health-related lifestyles have been associated with the development of metabolic syndrome (MetS). However, such associations have not been investigated extensively in a global context. The present study aimed to determine the associations among elevation of residence, health-related lifestyles, and the risk of MetS in an Ecuadorian adult population. Subjects and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted utilizing secondary data from the 2012 Ecuador National Health and Nutrition Survey (ENSANUT-ECU). A total of 6024 adults (1964 men and 4060 women) 20 to 60 years old were included in the study. Elevation was obtained by georeferencing techniques and categorized into low (0-2000 masl) and high (>2001 masl). Dietary intake was measured using a 24-hour recall and healthrelated lifestyle via risk and physical activity standardized questionnaire. MetS was defined on the basis of the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III and the Latin American Diabetes Association criteria. Multiple logistic regression analyses were used to examine whether elevation of residence and health-related lifestyles can increase the risk of MetS. Results: Residing at low elevation increased prevalence of MetS in men (1.37; 95% CI, 1.05-1.76) and elevated fasting glucose in both men (1.80; 95% CI, 1.32-2.46) and women (1.55; 95% CI, 1.24-1.93) after adjusting for confounders. Additionally, a lack of physical activity was identified as an important factor that raises the risk of increased waist circumference in both men (2.05; 95% CI, 1.22-3.45) and women (1.38; 95% CI, 1.05-1.83) living at low elevation. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that low elevation of residence and physical inactivity are associated with a higher prevalence of MetS in Ecuadorian adults.

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“…We found that the mean time spent in active transportation was 24.3 min/day. Latin America has low levels of active transportation compared to European countries, such as Germany or Sweden [ 45 , 46 , 47 ]. Only about one-fifth of the time for transportation is spent in active transportation in Latin America [ 13 ].…”

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“…Only about one-fifth of the time for transportation is spent in active transportation in Latin America [ 13 ]. This is especially important considering that 27% to 47% of people in Latin America do not achieve the physical activity recommendations for health [ 47 ]. In a previous study, we showed that the prevalence of physical inactivity (<150 min/week) was 40.6% (95% CI: 38.8, 42.5); ranging from 26.9% (Chile) to 47% (Costa Rica and Venezuela).…”

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“…In a previous study, we showed that the prevalence of physical inactivity (<150 min/week) was 40.6% (95% CI: 38.8, 42.5); ranging from 26.9% (Chile) to 47% (Costa Rica and Venezuela). Physical inactivity was greater in Argentina (43.7%; 95% CI: 38.1, 49.5), Brazil (43.5%; 95% CI: 39.4, 47.7), Costa Rica (48.0%; 95% CI: 42.1, 53.9) and Venezuela (47.1%; 95% CI: 42.1, 52.3) [ 47 ]. In this context, promoting public policies aimed to encourage this type of transport, as it can help more people achieve the physical activity recommendation for health [ 43 ].…”

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Active Transportation and Obesity Indicators in Adults from Latin America: ELANS Multi-Country Study

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Chávez²,

Matsudo

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Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the association between active transportation and obesity indicators in adults from eight Latin American countries. Methods: Data from the ELANS study, an observational multi-country study (n: 8336; 18–65 years), were used. Active transportation (walking and cycling) and leisure time physical activity was assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (long version). The obesity indicators considered were: body mass index, and waist and neck circumference. Results: In the total sample, the average time dedicated to active transportation was 24.3 min/day, with the highest amount of active transportation being Costa Rica (33.5 min/day), and the lowest being Venezuela (15.7 min/day). The countries with the highest proportion of active transportation were Ecuador (71.9%), and the lowest was Venezuela (40.5%). Results from linear regression analyses suggest that active transportation was significantly and independently associated with a lower body mass index (β: −0.033; 95% CI: −0.064; −0.002), but not with waist circumference (β: −0.037; 95% CI: −1.126; 0.390 and neck circumference (β: −0.007; 95% CI: −0.269; 0.130). Conclusions: Active transportation is significantly associated with a lower body mass index. Governments should incentivize this type of transportation as it could help to reduce the obesity pandemic in Latin America.

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Socio‐demographic patterning of objectively measured physical activity and sedentary behaviours in eight Latin American countries: Findings from the ELANS study

Abstract: Original investigation Socio-demographic patterning of objectively measured physical activity and sedentary behaviours in eight Latin American countries: findings from the ELANS study

Cited by 48 publications

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Socio-Demographic Correlates of Total and Domain-Specific Sedentary Behavior in Latin America: A Population-Based Study

Socio-Demographic Correlates of Total and Domain-Specific Sedentary Behavior in Latin America: A Population-Based Study

<p>Low Elevation and Physical Inactivity are Associated with a Higher Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Ecuadorian Adults: A National Cross-Sectional Study</p>

Active Transportation and Obesity Indicators in Adults from Latin America: ELANS Multi-Country Study

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