INTRODUCTION: Although obesity is well recognized as a current public health problem, its prevalence and impact among pregnant women have been less investigated in Brazil. The objective of the study was to evaluate pre-obesity women, describing risk factors, their association with adverse pregnancy outcomes. METHODS: A cohort 5,564 aged 20 years or more, enrolled at aproximately 28 weeks pregnancy, seen prenatal clinics six state capitals Brazil were followed up, between 1991 1995....

Objective: Investigation of the effects preoperative physical therapy on pulmonary function and performance before after upper abdominal surgery. Design: Non-blind randomized controlled trial. Setting: Tertiary public hospital private university, São Paulo state, Brazil. Subjects: Thirty-two patients undergoing Interventions: Patients were randomly assigned to receive therapy, with respiratory global exercises, 2–3 weeks surgery (treatment group; n = 16) or await operation without engaging...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate fasting plasma glucose as a screening test for states of gestational diabetes. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Baseline data cohort conducted in general prenatal care units Brazil, enrolling 5,579 women aged ≥ 20 years with ages 24–28 weeks at the time testing and no previous diagnosis A standardized 2-h 75-g oral tolerance was performed 5,010 women. Gestational diabetes its subcategories—diabetes impaired tolerance—were defined according to 1994 World Health Organization...

Abstract Background Many factors have been associated with circulation of the dengue fever virus and vector, although dynamics transmission are not yet fully understood. The aim this work is to estimate spatial distribution risk in an area continuous occurrence. Methods This a population-based case-control study that analyzed 538 cases 727 controls one district municipality Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil, from 2006-2007, considering socio-demographic, ecological, case severity, household...

To assess the regular consumption of soft drinks among Brazilian adolescents according to sociodemographic characteristics, eating habits, and lifestyle. This is a cross-sectional study using data from 118,497 2019 National Survey School Health (PeNSE), population survey periodically carried out in Brazil. The prevalence was estimated and, Poisson regression analysis, association this with variables related habits lifestyle (physical sedentary activities, use cigarette alcohol) verified....

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar o consumo regular de refrigerantes em adolescentes brasileiros, acordo com características sociodemográficas, hábitos alimentares e estilo vida. Métodos: Estudo transversal que utilizou dados 118.497 da Pesquisa Nacional Saúde do Escolar (PeNSE) 2019. Foi estimada a prevalência refrigerante e, utilizando regressão Poisson, verificamos associação desse variáveis relativas vida (atividades física sedentária, uso cigarro álcool). Resultados: A frequência foi 17,2%...

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To evaluate the frequency of and risk factors associated with hypertensive disorders in general antenatal care five distinct areas Brazil.We performed a cohort study 4892 women enrolled midpregnancy from 1991 to 1995. Patients were queried at enrollment about hypertension prior pregnancy. Medical diagnoses pregnancy abstracted patient records. Hypertensive classified according recommendations American College Obstetrics Gynecology (ACOG).Of studied, 367 (7.5%) presented disorders, 113 (2.3%)...

Obesity is an emerging major health risk for women around the world. In this regard, little attention has been given to pregnancy, a moment of not only weight gain in these women, but also macrosomia their offspring. The objective study evaluate during pregnancy. Data pertains cohort pregnant attending general prenatal care clinics six state capitals Brazil, from 1991 1995. We studied aged 20 years and over with singleton pregnancies no diagnosis diabetes outside enrolled at approximately -...

OBJETIVO: Avaliar a correlação dos fatores sociodemográficos e estilo de vida com o hábito fumar em gestantes atendidas hospitais. MÉTODOS: O delineamento foi um estudo transversal. A amostra composta por 5.539 ambulatórios pré-natal hospitais públicos credenciados nas cidades Manaus, Fortaleza, Salvador, Rio Janeiro, São Paulo Porto Alegre, entre 1991 1995. seleção consecutiva para todas as 20 anos ou mais idade, excetuando-se aquelas diabetes prévia à gestação. Foram realizadas medidas...

The aim of this study is to evaluate the diagnostic properties waist circumference in prediction obesity-related gestational outcomes. Pregnant women 20 years or older were consecutively enrolled six Brazilian State capitals from 1991 1995. Weight, height, and measured an oral glucose tolerance test was performed. Patients followed through childbirth by chart review. Diagnostic performance for different outcomes, as area under receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve, estimated logistic...

Abstract Objectives: to evaluate self-perceived body image and satisfaction of adolescents their associated factors. Methods: across-sectional study carried out with 200 from a non-govern-mental organization Campinas-SP. Self-perceived was assessed using scale silhouettes by areas. Association between sociodemographic anthropometric data were logistic regres-sion. Results: seventy percent normal weight boys 88% girls wrongly perceived nutritional status according the objective standards. The...

In 2001 Brazilian citizens aged 40 or older were invited to participate in a nationwide population screening program for diabetes. Capillary glucose tests and procedures diagnostic confirmation offered through the national healthcare system, priority being given according severity of results. The objective this study is evaluate initial impact program. Positive testing was defined by fasting capillary ≥ 100 mg/dL casual 140 mg/dL. All test results tabulated locally aggregate data gender...

To evaluate the age at menarche of girls, with or without weight excess, attending private and public schools in a city Southeastern Brazil.This was cross-sectional study comparing 750 girls from 921 students schools, aged between 7 18 years. The reported by status quo method estimated logarithmic transformation. were grouped according to body mass index (BMI) cut-off points: (thin + normal) (overweight obesity). In order ensure that they belonged different strata, 328 parents these answered...

Background Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is not only a problem of adulthood but already present in children and adolescents. The aim this study was to estimate the prevalence MetS adolescents identify associated factors. Methods This cross-sectional with 354 overweight obese school-aged (10-19 years). Sociodemographic, anthropometric, clinical, biochemical lifestyle variables were collected. identified according criteria proposed by International Diabetes Federation (IDF). Multivariate logistic...

We assessed whether critical pathophysiological phenotypes predict treatment response in patients with obstructive sleep apnea using a mandibular advancement device (MAD).

To evaluate excess mortality in Brazil from January 2020 to April 2021, according the primary causes of death registered Brazilian Mortality Information System (MIS).Cross-sectional study with data extracted MIS. Excess deaths were examined by cause 11 grouped causes. Autoregressive models used 2015 2019 predict expected 2021. calculated as difference between observed and number deaths.Total 370 055 studied period, corresponding a ratio 1.14 1.40 seen three groups: symptoms, signs abnormal...

OBJECTIVES: In 2001, persons throughout Brazil who were 40 years old or older invited to participate in community screening for diabetes as part of the Brazilian Ministry Health's Plan Reorganization Care Arterial Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus. This report describes overall participation rate positivity campaign, well factors associated with level among municipalities Brazil. METHODS: Screening test was defined a fasting glucose >100mg/dL casual > 140mg/dL. data obtained from Health...

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the prevalence of weight excess in children and adolescents attending public private schools Campinas, Southeast Brazil, according to age group.METHODS: Cross-sectional study that enrolled 3,130 students from 2010 2012. The height were measured body mass index (BMI) was calculated. classified by BMI Z-score/age curves World Health Organization (WHO)-2007 (thinness, normal weight, overweight obesity) group (7-10, 11-14 15-18 years). Multinomial logistic regression...

The rate of Cesarean section (CS) deliveries has been increasing worldwide for decades. Brazil exhibits high rates patient-requested CS deliveries. Prenatal care is essential reducing and preventing maternal child morbidity mortality, ensuring women's health well-being. aim this study was to verify the association between level prenatal care, as measured by Kotelchuck (APNCU - Adequacy utilization) index rates.We conducted a cross-sectional based on data from routine hospital digital records...