The Burden of Disease from Undernutrition and Overnutrition in Countries Undergoing Rapid Nutrition Transition: A View from Brazil

Filed under: Biological and Social Interactions, Population Movement, Diversity, Inequality

Monteiro, Carlos Augusto; Conde, Wolney L.; & Popkin, Barry M. (2004). The Burden of Disease from Undernutrition and Overnutrition in Countries Undergoing Rapid Nutrition Transition: A View from Brazil. American Journal of Public Health, 94(3), 433-4. PMCID: PMC1448269

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Monteiro, Carlos Augusto
Conde, Wolney L.
Popkin, Barry M.

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2004

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American Journal of Public Health

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94

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3

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433-4

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2260

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On the basis of 3 comparable population-based surveys conducted in Brazil, we identified clear changes in the relative magnitude of women’s undernutrition and overnutrition. In 1975, there were almost 2 cases of underweight to 1 case of obesity, whereas in 1997, there were more than 2 cases of obesity to 1 case of underweight. In 1997, Brazilian low-income women were significantly more susceptible than high-income women to both underweight and obesity.

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Biological and Social Interactions
Population Movement, Diversity, Inequality

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Monteiro, Carlos Augusto; Conde, Wolney L.; & Popkin, Barry M. (2004). The Burden of Disease from Undernutrition and Overnutrition in Countries Undergoing Rapid Nutrition Transition: A View from Brazil. American Journal of Public Health, 94(3), 433-4. PMCID: PMC1448269