Publications by authors named "Raphael H Araujo"
Objective: This study aimed to identify the clusters of obesogenic behaviors, and verify the association with metabolic risk according to the categories of somatic maturity status of adolescents.
Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted with 1159 (55.1% girls) Brazilian adolescents aged between 10 and 16 years (mean age: 12.
Article Synopsis
- A study analyzed physical activity (PA) and sitting time (ST) trends in adults across nine South American countries using data from national surveys between 2005 and 2020, focusing on how these trends varied by education level, gender, and age groups.
- Results showed that PA levels fluctuated in different countries, with Chile and Peru reporting declines, while Brazil and Uruguay saw increases; sitting time was rising in Argentina, Peru, and Uruguay, indicating growing inactivity.
- The findings highlight increasing inequalities in PA based on education, suggesting that future initiatives in South America should aim to promote physical activity and address these disparities effectively.