Time-trend in excess weight in Brazilian adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Katia KodairaFlavia Casale AbeTais Freire GalvãoMarcus Tolentino Silva

Published in: PloS one (2021)

A continuous increase in the prevalence of excess weight, overweight and obesity were observed over the years. The prevalence of excess weight affected half of Brazilian adults in the period from 2011-2020 and both sexes.

Keyphrases

body mass index
weight loss
physical activity
weight gain
risk factors
body weight