Prevalence of excessive body fat among adolescents of a south Brazilian metropolitan region and State capital associated risk factors and consequences

摘要

BackgroundThe prevalence of overweight/obesity has become a major concern for public health in developing countries. Risk factors need to be well documented so that these countries develop public policies to fight the problem. Thus, the objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of excess fat among adolescents of a South Brazilian State Capital associated with risk factors and their consequences.