Excesso de peso e alteraÃÃes de glicemia capilar de jejum: fatores associados em populaÃÃo de baixa renda no nordeste brasileiro

AUTOR(ES)

Janine Maciel Barbosa

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2009

RESUMO

This study investigated the prevalence and associated factors with excess weight and fasting capillary blood glucose changes (GCJA) in low-income urban population living in shanty town (slums) of MaceiÃ-AL. For this purpose, we used data from a population-based survey conducted between the years 2004 and 2006 with a sample of 8,382 individuals of both sexes and all ages. These data support the preparation of two original articles. The first, entitled âSocioeconomic factors associated with excess weight in the low income population in Northeast Brazilâ, whose sample consisted of 3,214 individuals from 20 to 69 years. The results showed 41.2% of overweight (46,2% women vs 32.6% men, p <0001) and in general, small improvements in socioeconomic conditions were associated with increased risk of overweight. Moreover, the educational level has behaved as a protective factor in females and income as a risk factor for males. The second article was called "Changes of fasting capillary blood glucose and associated factors: a study in the low income population in Northeastern Brazil," and among the 582 individuals from 20 to 69 years analyzed was found 28.7% of hypertensive (SBP >140 and / or DBP>90) and 19.0% of individuals with altered glucose (>100mg/dl). In the final analysis, obtained by logistic regression of risk factors for changing in blood glucose, six remained independently associated with: male gender, older age (50-60 years), income less than minimum wage, urban origin, waist circumference in range of risk (CC>80cm in women and>94cm for males) and high diastolic blood pressure (>90 mmHg). Considering the above, the results of this study indicate that the low income population of Maceià has a high prevalence of overweight / obesity, are more likely to develop other chronic conditions such as hypertension and diabetes mellitus. These findings further support the hypothesis that actions to increase the school can positively influence on indicators of overweight and obesity. It is expected then that the results described here may contribute to future discussions on aspects of health in the population of low income, because to understand the influence that various factors exert on the excess weight and chronic diseases associated with it is in one of the first steps for prevention and health promotion

ASSUNTO(S)

diabetes mellitus glicemia capilar - populaÃÃo de baixa renda diabetes mellitus - populaÃÃo de baixa renda blood glucose nutricao obesity obesidade - populaÃÃo de baixa renda overweight low-income population sobrepeso - populaÃÃo de baixa renda

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