Author:

• Nathalia Assis Augusto - Augusto, N. A. - <nathiassis@hotmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0251-1846

Co-author(s):

• PATRICIA CONSTANTE JAIME - Jaime, P.C. - <constant@usp.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2291-8536
• Mathias Roberto Loch - Loch, M. R. - <mathiasuel@hotmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2680-4686

Abstract:

The aim of the study was to analyze the association between the urban geographic space and the regular consumption of fruits and vegetables in Brazil. Population-based and cross-sectional study using datathe National Health Survey (2013), considering 60,202 adults ≥18 years old. The dependent variables were regular fruit consumption (RFC) and regular vegetable consumption (RVC). The independent variable was the urban geographic space divided into three categories: capital, metropolitan region (MR) and interior. The Odds Ratio was calculated, adjusted by sociodemographic variables. Among women, the RFC was lower in MR (OR= 0.83; 95%CI: 0.73-0.94) and in the interior (OR= 0.68; 95%CI: 0.61-0.76), the same in men (RM: OR= 0.84; 95%CI: 0.75-0.93; Interior: OR= 0.78; 95%CI: 0.71-0.85). In most subcategories, the same was observed in the interior x capital. There was no association with RVC and the urban geographic space in general, and when stratified in the subgroups even contradictory results were observed, because in some subgroups the RVC was higher in the capitals and in others smaller. Local aspects of production and distribution of these foods are considered when planning public policies that seek to promote consumption in the population.

Keywords:

Urban Health; Social Determinants of Health; Food Consumption; Fruits; Vegetables

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