Analysis of the epidemiological profile of obesity in Brazilian capitals

Authors

  • Eulalia Caldas Fantinel Universidade Sul de Santa Catarina – Tubarão (SC), Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4573-8362
  • Victor Mattos Formentin Universidade Sul de Santa Catarina – Tubarão (SC), Brazil. https://orcid.org/0009-0008-4737-6730
  • Kelser De Souza Kock Universidade Sul de Santa Catarina – Tubarão (SC), Brazil.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5712/rbmfc20(47)4319

Keywords:

Obesity, Risk Factors, Data analysis, Prevalence

Abstract

Introduction: Obesity is a clinical condition characterized by body fat excess with high prevalence in the world and in Brazil. This condition can cause serious health complications, especially when aligned with certain socioeconomic factors. Objective: To identify possible risk factors for obesity such as inadequate eating habits, sedentary lifestyle, and excessive screen use. Methods: This  is an observational study of the ecological type. It is a population-based study. Data on individuals aged >18 years, interviewed by the Surveillance System for Risk and Protective Factors for Chronic Diseases by Telephone Survey, were analyzed, conducted in Brazilian capitals and the Federal District between 2011–2021, publicly available. Results: We surveyed the prevalence of obesity in different age groups, sexes, levels of education, and eating habits. We observed an overall increase in the prevalence of obesity between 2011 and 2021, as well as a significant association between obesity and smoking habit, hypertension, diabetes, depressive episodes, and excessive screen use. Conclusions: We verified the factors most associated with the presence of obesity, being the highest incidence among young people, women, people who consume soft drinks, individuals with Systemic Arterial Hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus. The groups of people who do not exercise also presented a higher prevalence, but factors — such as body composition and exercise intensity — must be considered.

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2025-06-20

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Fantinel EC, Formentin VM, Kock KDS. Analysis of the epidemiological profile of obesity in Brazilian capitals. Rev Bras Med Fam Comunidade [Internet]. 2025 Jun. 20 [cited 2025 Aug. 15];20(47):4319 . Available from: https://rbmfc.org.br/rbmfc/article/view/4319

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