Simultaneidade de comportamentos de risco relacionados ao estilo de vida na população brasileira

Abstract

Estimate the simultaneous occurrence of lifestyle related risk factors and associated factors in the Brazilian population. Methods: Were used data from the National Health Survey, conducted in 2013. The risk behaviors evaluated were: smoking, abusive consumption of alcoholic beverage, irregular consumption of fruits and vegetables, excessive TV time and physical inactivity. Sociodemographic variables such as gender, age group and schooling level were also considered. In the statistical analysis, the chi-square test was used and the sample weights and study design effect were considered. Results: The most frequent risk behaviors were: physical inactivity (68.5%), irregular consumption of fruits and vegetables (32.9%) and excessive TV time (28.9%). Four out of 10 individuals were exposed to two risk behaviors simultaneously. The occurrence of 3 or more risk behaviors was more frequent among males compared to females (p<0.01), adolescents and adults compared to the elderly (p<0.01), and there was a gradual reduction with the increase in the level of schooling (p<0.01). Conclusion: The frequency of simultaneous occurrence of risk behaviors related to lifestyle was elevates, which may compromise the health conditions of the Brazilian population.