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Citation

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), 433-434. PMCID: PMC1448269

Abstract

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.

URL

http://dx.doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.94.3.433

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year Published

2004

Journal Title

American Journal of Public Health

Author(s)

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

PMCID

PMC1448269

ORCiD

Popkin - 0000-0001-9495-9324