Author:

• Carolina Souza Ferreira - Ferreira, C.S - <carolinanutry@yahoo.com.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7600-6690

Co-author(s):

• Fabíola Bof de Andrade - de Andrade, FB - Vitória, - <fabiolabof@yahoo.com.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3467-3989

Abstract:

The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of overweight and sedentary among Brazilian schoolchildren aged 13 to 17 years and investigate the magnitude of the socioeconomic inequalities related to these outcomes. A cross-sectional study was carried out based on datathe National School Health Survey (PeNSE) conducted in 2015. Inequalities were evaluated using the Absolute and Relative Index of inequality. The prevalence of overweight in Brazil was 24.2%, ranging20.7% in the Northeast Region to 27.8% in the Southern Region. The prevalence of sedentary lifestyle in Brazil was 67.8%, ranging61.8 % in the North Region to 70.3% in the Southeast Region. The direct and positive association between better socioeconomic conditions and the prevalence of overweight and sedentary lifestyle indicate health inequities in Brazil. The results of the present study point to the need to restructure and strengthen public policies directed at adolescents, which should have as guidelines the promotion of healthy lifestyles and the reduction of health inequities.

Keywords:

obesity, pediatric obesity, adolescent, socioeconomic factors, health status disparities.

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