Prevalence of Obesity and Overweight in an Indigenous Population in Central Brazil: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Prevalence of Obesity and Overweight in an Indigenous Population in Central Brazil: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Objective: To estimate the prevalence of obesity and overweight and associated factors in indigenous people of the Jaguapiru village in Central Brazil. Methods: We conducted a population-based cross-sectional study between January 2009 and July 2011 in the adult native population of the Jaguapiru vi...

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Main Authors: Geraldo F. Oliveira, Teresinha Regina R. Oliveira, Adauto T. Ikejiri, Tais F. Galvao, Marcus T. Silva, Mauricio G. Pereira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2015-10-01
Series:Obesity Facts
Subjects:
Brazil
South American Indians
Obesity
Overweight
Prevalence
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/441240

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