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Prevalence and factors associated with self-reported disability: a comparison between genders
Conclusion: Results reinforce the need for a distinct approach, since women of working age and men with lower educational level are more vulnerable to the occurrence of disability. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - May 12, 2017 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Validity and reliability of a telephone survey of physical activity in Brazil
Conclusion: Physical activity questionnaire used by the surveillance system seems to be reliable in all domains, except in transportation questions. VIGITEL was considered comparable to GPAQ in most aspects of physical activity evaluation. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - May 12, 2017 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Sociodemographic factors and functional capacity of elderly affected by stroke
Conclusion: It was seen that demographic factors might interfere with the functional capacity of elderly affected by stroke. Hence, it is believed that this investigation might have contributed to the reflection on this issue, thus supporting the promotion of these people ’ s access to health assistance programs. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - May 12, 2017 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Energy and nutrient intake according to away-from-home food consumption in the Northeast Region: an analysis of the 2008-2009 National Dietary Survey
Conclusion: Away-from-home food consumption in the Northeast Region contributed to higher energy and poorer nutrient intake. Therefore, the development of public policies and strategies that favor health food choices when individuals eat away from home is necessary. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - May 12, 2017 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Anemia and hemoglobin levels among Indigenous Xavante children, Central Brazil
Conclusion: Elevated levels of anemia among Xavante children reveal a disparity between this Indigenous population and the national Brazilian population. Results suggest that anemia is determined by complex and variable relationships between socioeconomic, sociodemographic, and biological factors. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - May 12, 2017 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Oral health self-perception in quilombola communities in Rio Grande do Sul: a cross-sectional exploratory study
Conclusion: Satisfaction with appearance and chewing ability are factors associated with oral-health self-perception of the quilombolas in Rio Grande do Sul. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - May 12, 2017 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Adequacy of sphygmomanometer cuff to brachial circumference of people attended in Primary Health Care Centers
Conclusion: The study found an inadequacy in the use of the cuff in 42.8% of blood pressure readings in the Primary Health Care Centers. Similar studies should be performed in other cities and areas to estimate the effect of this problem in the diagnosis and monitoring of systemic arterial hypertension (SAH). (Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - May 12, 2017 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Balance of macronutrient intake among Brazilian elderly: analysis of the National Dietary Survey 2008-2009
Conclusion: Higher prevalence of inadequate fat intake among the Brazilian elderly may indicate an important public health problem that is associated with an increased risk of chronic diseases. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - May 12, 2017 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Psychotropic drug use among older adults: prevalence and associated factors
Conclusion: The prevalence observed was similar to the one verified in other elderly Brazilian populations and the pattern of associated factors was consistent with the one detected for older populations of higher-income countries. Medical diagnosis of depression was the factor most strongly associated with psychotropic drug use. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - May 12, 2017 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Social inequalities in the prevalence of common mental disorders in adults: a population-based study in Southern Brazil
Conclusion: CMD is relatively high among population subgroups most vulnerable to social inequalities and with worse conditions related to health indicators.RESUMO: Objetivo: O objetivo do estudo foi investigar a preval ência e os fatores associados com Transtornos Mentais Comuns (TMC) entre adultos de Florianópolis, Sul do Brasil. Métodos: Estudo de base populacional conduzido com 1.720 adultos de 20 a 59 anos. Os TMC foram investigados pelo Self-Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-20). As variáveis independentes f oram as demográficas, socioeconômicas, comportamentos relacionados com a saúde, condições de saúde e ...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - May 12, 2017 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Evaluation of the Brazilian population’s intake of antioxidant nutrients and their relation with the nutritional status
Conclusion: High percentages of insufficient intake of antioxidant nutrients were observed in the studied population, especially vitamins. It was also found that the intake of antioxidant nutrients varied based on nutritional status, gender, and life stage. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - May 12, 2017 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

The prevalence of diabetes mellitus and its associated factors in the Brazilian adult population: evidence from a population-based survey
Conclusion: Results indicate a high prevalence of DM and its associated preventable factors in Brazil. Thus, they highlight the need for a behavioral change as a strategy for prevention and control of diabetes and its complications. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - May 12, 2017 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Sanitation and racial inequality conditions in urban Brazil: an analysis focused on the indigenous population based on the 2010 Population Census
Conclusion: The analyses of this study not only confirm the profile of poor conditions and infrastructure of the basic sanitation of indigenous households in urban areas, but also demonstrate the persistence of inequalities associated with race or color in the country. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - May 12, 2017 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

The impact of the type of hospital and delivery on the gestational age in São Paulo city, 2013-2014
Conclusions: The change in the distribution of gestational age in SP is related to the type of hospital and the proportion of cesarean sections in private hospitals. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - January 26, 2017 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Bullying and associated factors in adolescents in the Southeast region according to the National School-based Health Survey
Conclusion: Bullying increases vulnerabilities among students, which suggests the need for an intersectoral approach in order to find measures to prevent them. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - January 26, 2017 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research