2021
DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18030957
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The Prevalence of Abdominal Adiposity among Primary Health Care Physicians in Bahia, Brazil: An Epidemiological Study

Abstract: Background: Labor activities are demanding for workers and can induce occupational stress. Primary health care (PHC) workers have faced problems that can lead to the development of stress and abdominal obesity. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of abdominal adiposity among primary health care physicians in the metropolitan mesoregion of Salvador, Bahia. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted with physicians from the family health units (FHUs) of the metropolitan mesoregion of Sal… Show more

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“…Despite the data in Brazil and worldwide showing an increase in the prevalence of obesity [ 10 , 20 ] and abdominal adiposity [ 21 ], the data from the present study exceeds the prevalence of other local studies with populations from geographically similar regions, which describe the prevalence of obesity and overweight status as 23.5% and 42.9%, respectively [ 22 ]. Furthermore, in other studies developed by this research group, increased abdominal adiposity was found in 41.5% of nursing professionals, and ranged from 34.8% among men to 38.8% of women physicians [ 23 , 24 ]. Such a condition may contribute to premature mortality in this group, which is already described as having a reduced life expectancy [ 25 ], and who reach up to twelve years old when they have schizophrenia [ 26 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 84%
“…Despite the data in Brazil and worldwide showing an increase in the prevalence of obesity [ 10 , 20 ] and abdominal adiposity [ 21 ], the data from the present study exceeds the prevalence of other local studies with populations from geographically similar regions, which describe the prevalence of obesity and overweight status as 23.5% and 42.9%, respectively [ 22 ]. Furthermore, in other studies developed by this research group, increased abdominal adiposity was found in 41.5% of nursing professionals, and ranged from 34.8% among men to 38.8% of women physicians [ 23 , 24 ]. Such a condition may contribute to premature mortality in this group, which is already described as having a reduced life expectancy [ 25 ], and who reach up to twelve years old when they have schizophrenia [ 26 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 84%
“…In order to minimize worker underutilization in urban and rural areas, as well as to assure satisfying working conditions, the goal of decent employment for all must be attained. For the living conditions of employees and their families, the quality of employment, including working hours, pay, occupational safety and health, adherence to labour regulations, the presence of social dialogue, and access to social protection is essential (Figueiredo et al, 2021). The share of informal employment, which frequently has negative effects on pay, working hours, occupational safety and health, and general working conditions, is one indicator of insufficient access to decent work and high-quality employment (ILO, 2020).…”
Section: Deficits In the Quality Of Employment: Mainly A Rural Phenom...mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Informal workers are more vulnerable to unemployment, lost income, and occupational injuries since they are less likely to be protected by social protection or labour regulations. In addition, unofficial work is typically less profitable and effective (Costa et al, 2021). Since they frequently aren't covered by social protection or labour laws, informal employees are more susceptible to losing their jobs, seeing their income decline, and suffering work injuries (UNDP, 2021).…”
Section: Deficits In the Quality Of Employment: Mainly A Rural Phenom...mentioning
confidence: 99%