Obesity among government-backed economy restaurant workers in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

Bruna Vieira de Lima CostaPaula Martins HortaMariana Zogbi JardimAriene Silva do CarmoSabrina Alves Ramos

Published in: Revista brasileira de medicina do trabalho : publicacao oficial da Associacao Nacional de Medicina do Trabalho-ANAMT (2022)

Three out of 10 workers in the government-backed economy restaurants were obese. Programs and actions aimed at prevention and control of obesity are needed in this sector in order to improve the physical and mental capacities of its workers, avoiding attrition of the workforce and major health problems.

Keyphrases

mental health
weight loss
metabolic syndrome
public health
insulin resistance
type diabetes
high fat diet induced
weight gain
healthcare
adipose tissue
bariatric surgery
physical activity
risk assessment
social media