Prevalence and predictors of overweight and obesity in Brazilian immigrants in Massachusetts.

Rachel A KlabundeFelippe Lazar NetoAndressa LouzadaRicardo Faé de MouraFernando Morelli CalixtoGoodarz DanaeiMarcia Caldas de Castro

Published in: BMC public health (2020)

This study suggests that long duration of time lived in the USA increases odds of overweight and obesity for Brazilian immigrants living in Massachusetts. Efforts to curb increases in overweight and obesity in this population should focus not only on the men and those who work but also the women. Possible intervention measures should target soda (soft drink) and red meat consumption in Brazilian immigrants.

Keyphrases

randomized controlled trial
polycystic ovary syndrome
risk factors
quality improvement
middle aged
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
pregnancy outcomes
insulin resistance
skeletal muscle
breast cancer risk