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[Inequality, poverty and obesity]
Vanessa Alves Ferreira1, Aline Elizabeth Silva, Chrystiellen Ayana Aparecida Rodrigues
1Departamento de Nutrição, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri, Diamantina, MG, Brazil. vanessa.nutr@ig.com.br
Ciencia & Saude Coletiva
|July 20, 2010
Summary
Poverty and obesity are linked in Brazilian women, especially in low-income communities. Cultural and material factors significantly influence feminine obesity, necessitating public policies for equitable access to resources.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Nutrition Science
Context:
- National studies reveal a link between socioeconomic inequality, poverty, and obesity in Brazil.
- Women in poverty are a particularly vulnerable group to obesity dynamics.
- The study focuses on the daily lives of poor, obese women in Diamantina, Minas Gerais.
Purpose:
- To analyze the daily lives of poor and obese women in a specific Brazilian region.
- To deepen theoretical understanding of the complex relationship between feminine obesity and poverty.
- To explore cultural, material, and dietary factors influencing obesity in this demographic.
Summary:
- The research highlights the intricate connection between feminine obesity and poverty.
- Cultural and material aspects, along with diverse feeding and body concepts, are crucial for understanding obesity in this group.
- Findings underscore the multifaceted nature of obesity among poor women.
Impact:
- Results suggest the need for public policies promoting equity and access to obesity prevention and treatment resources.
- Addresses the singularities and complexity of the nutritional transition in Brazil.
- Provides insights for targeted interventions for vulnerable populations.
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