Prevalence of overweight and obesity among Brazilian adolescents over time: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Mariana SbarainiFelipe Vogt CureauJulianna do Amaral RitterDaniela Schneid SchuhMariana Migliavacca MadalossoGabriella ZaninMaíra Ribas GoulartLucia Campos PellandaBeatriz D Schaan

Published in: Public health nutrition (2021)

The prevalence of overweight and obesity in Brazilian adolescents is high and continues to rise. Public policies on an individual level and targeting modifications in the obesogenic environment are necessary.

Keyphrases

young adults
risk factors
physical activity
public health
healthcare
mental health
cancer therapy
drug delivery
electronic health record