Prevalence of overweight and obesity in the adult indigenous population in Brazil: A systematic review with meta-analysis |
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| Authors: | Nayara Ragi Baldoni Jéssica Azevedo Aquino Geisa Cristina Silva Alves Daniela Saes Sartorelli Laercio Joel Franco Sofia Pereira Madeira Amaury Lelis Dal Fabbro |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Universidade de Itaúna (UIT), Rodovia MG 431 Km 45, S/n, Itaúna, MG, 35680-142, Brazil;2. Campus Centro-Oeste Dona Lindu, Universidade Federal de São João Del-Rei, Rua Sebastião Gonçalves Coelho, 400, Bairro Chanadour, CEP 35501-296, Divinópolis, MG, Brazil;3. Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo (FMRP-USP), 3900, Monte Alegre, CEP 14049-900, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil |
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| Abstract: | To carry out a systematic review to identify the prevalence of overweight and obesity in the adult indigenous population in Brazil. The databases used were PubMed, Scopus, Virtual Health Library (VHL), and Science Direct, with the following search strategy: “overweight” OR “obesity” AND “indigenous” OR “tribe” AND “Brazil”. For the meta-analysis, RStudio® software was used. Were 22 articles included. The combined effect of the meta-analysis studies showed a global prevalence of overweight and obesity of 45%. Approximately half (45%) of indigenous Brazilian adults have excess weight. These findings highlight the need to implement public policies for the prevention and treatment of these morbidities. |
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| Keywords: | Corresponding author. Indigenous Population Prevalence Overweight Obesity |
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