Prevalência e fatores de risco associados à obesidade na população brasileira : Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the prevalence of obesity and its associated factors in the Brazilian population. Data from the 2019 National Health Survey were used to assess obesity in adults (18 to 59 years old) and in the elderly (above 60 years), along with associated factors such as sociodemographic indicators related to gender, age, education, race/ethnicity, dietary habits, levels of physical activity, self-perceived health, and presence of NCDs (Non-Communicable Diseases). The results revealed a rising trend in obesity prevalence in Brazil in 2019. Women had a higher prevalence of obesity (53.28%) compared to males (46.72%). In the age group of 25 to 39 years in both sexes, the prevalence was 35.14%. Similarly, individuals who perceived their health status as "good" had a higher obesity rate (51.46%) compared to the general population (51.37%). The study concludes the importance of investigating the prevalence of obesity and its correlated factors, which are essential to guide public health strategies aiming to reduce overweight, specifically obesity, in the population.