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The Burden of Disease From Undernutrition and Overnutrition in Countries Undergoing Rapid Nutrition Transition: A View From Brazil

Year: 2004

Type: article

Abstract: On the basis of 3 comparable population-based surveys conducted in Brazil, we identified clear changes in the relative magnitude of women's undernutrition and overnutrition. In 1975, there were almost 2 cases of underweight to 1 case of obesity, whereas in 1997, there were more than 2 cases of obesity to 1 case of underweight. In 1997, Brazilian low-income women were significantly more susceptible than high-income women to both underweight and obesity.

Source: American Journal of Public Health

DOI: 10.2105/ajph.94.3.433

Authors: Carlos A. Monteiro, Wolney L. Conde, Barry M. Popkin

Institutions: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Universidade de São Paulo

Language: English

Topic: Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities, Zero hunger

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2162240963

FWCI: 20.44

Cites: 10

Cited by: 321

Related to: 9