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Prevalence of and Factors Associated with Metabolic Syndrome in Afro-Descendant Communities in a Situation of Vulnerability in Northern Brazil: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Author(s):
Luisi, Caio [1] ; dos Santos Figueiredo, Francisco Winter [1] ; de Alcantara Sousa, Luiz Vinicius [1] ; Peixoto Quaresma, Fernando Rodrigues [2] ; Maciel, Erika da Silva [3] ; Adami, Fernando [1, 4]
Total Authors: 6
Affiliation:
[1] Fac Med ABC, Lab Epidemiol & Anal Dados, BR-09060650 Santo Andre - Brazil
[2] CEUL, ULBRA Palmas, Tocantins - Brazil
[3] Univ Fed Tocantins, Campus Miracema Tocantins, Tocantins - Brazil
[4] Bolsista Produtividade Pesquisa CNPq 309579 2015, Santo Andre - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 4
Document type: Journal article
Source: METABOLIC SYNDROME AND RELATED DISORDERS; v. 17, n. 4 MAR 2019.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

Background: Quilombos are Brazilian communities developed by survivor groups following fight against slavery. They are found in the whole of the Brazilian territory, far from urban centers, living in vulnerable and poor socioeconomic situations and continuously suffering from influence of occidentalization. Based on the hypothesis that the way Quilombolas live may be associated with metabolic syndrome (MS), the objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of MS and to analyze the associated factors in adult residents of Quilombola communities in the northern region of Brazil. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted according to the guidelines of the STROBE Statement in five communities of Tocantins. Results: The study investigated 193 individuals who lived for at least 1 year in the communities. The prevalence of MS in this population was 32.12%. There was a higher prevalence of MS or metabolic disorders in women, as well as metabolic profiles related to low high-density lipoprotein and obesity among participants with MS. Conclusion: The prevalence of MS is higher compared with other Quilombola and African communities, indicating an opportunity to improve or develop new programs to reduce MS and metabolic disorders, by making changes in some habits, such as physical activities, because there were differences in metabolic disorders related to the presence of MS. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 15/02549-5 - FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH HYPERTENSION CHILD AND TEENAGERS QUILOMBOLAS
Grantee:Fernando Adami
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants