Abdominal perimeter is associated with food intake, sociodemographic and behavioral factors among adults in Southern Brazil: a population-based study
| Autor: | Zarbato Longo,Giana, Segheto,Wellington, Silva,Danielle Cristina Guimarães da, Queiroz Ribeiro,Andreia, Silva Franco,Fernanda, Danesio de Souza,Jacqueline, Araujo Coelho,France, Oliveira,Julicristie M. |
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| Rok vydání: | 2015 |
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| Zdroj: | Nutrición Hospitalaria v.31 n.2 2015 SciELO España. Revistas Científicas Españolas de Ciencias de la Salud instname |
| Popis: | Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the abdominal perimeter determinants in adults who live in the city of Lages, SC. Design: A population-based cross-sectional study in adults from 20 to 59 years-old of the urban area (n=2.022). The dependent variable is the abdominal perimeter, the independent variables are: age, skin color self-reported, marital status, number of children, per capita income, education, physical activity, smoking, nutrition, self-reported diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, body weight index. The differences between the mean perimeters were tested using ANOVA test and multiple linear regression for confounding adjustment. Results: The response rate was 98.2%, 52.3% were women. The mean abdominal perimeter for men was 93.66 cm (SD 13.8) and for women 92.80 cm (SD 14.5). There was a positive association of abdominal circumference with age (p |
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