Epidemiology of recreational football in Brazil: prevalence and association with risk factors for chronic diseases and self-rated health in adults / Epidemiologia do futebol recreacional no Brasil: prevalência e associação com fatores de risco para doenças crônicas e relato de saúde em adultos

The aim of this study was to describe the social and health characteristics of adults who practice football for recreation in adult living in Brazil. This was a cross-sectional study using data from the VIGITEL Surveillance System. In 2006, 54,369 interviews were carried out with adults. Individuals were classified in three groups: inactive in leisure-time; recreational football participants: one/ two times per week or three or more times per week. We ran descriptive analysis and binary logistic models. Recreation footballers in Brazil are mostly young men of low schooling levels. The southeastern region had the greatest proportion of practitioners in Brazil. Most footballers practiced once or two times per week (75.9%), for 60 minutes or more per day (87.7%), and used public locations (94.2%). Football players had less obesity and poor self-rated health compared with inactive. Football practice seems to provide health and wellbeing benefits, independent of the weekly frequency.

O objetivo deste estudo foi descrever características sociais e de saúde de adultos praticantes de futebol no Brasil. Este foi um estudo transversal que usou dados do Sistema VIGITEL. Em 2006 foram realizadas 54.369 entrevistas. Os indivíduos foram classificados em três grupos: inativos no lazer; praticantes de futebol recreacional: uma/duas vezes por semana ou três ou mais vezes por semana. Foi realizada análise descritiva e modelos de regressão logística. Os praticantes de futebol eram predominantemente jovens e com baixos níveis de escolaridade. A região sudeste teve a maior proporção de praticantes. A maioria praticava uma ou duas vezes por semana (75,9%), por 60 minutos ou mais por dia (87,7%) e usava espaços públicos (94,2%). Os praticantes de futebol tiveram baixa prevalência de obesidade e relato de saúde ruim comparados com os inativos. A prática de futebol contribui para a saúde e bem-estar, independente da frequência semanal de prática.

Epidemiology of leisure-time physical activity: a population-based study in southern Brazil.

We aimed to measure the prevalence of physical inactivity (PI) during leisure time and to identify variables associated with it in a southern Brazilian adult population. A population-based cross-sectional study was carried out, covering a multiple-stage sample of 1,968 subjects aged 20-69 years. Weekly participation in leisure-time physical activity was addressed. For each activity, energy expenditure was calculated using data on duration, metabolic equivalent, and body weight. Energy expenditures of individual activities were summed to give a weekly total. PI was defined as fewer than 1,000 kilocalories per week. The prevalence of PI was 80.7% (95%CI: 78.9-82.4). After adjusted analyses, the following variables were positively associated with the outcome: female gender, age, living with a partner, and smoking. Schooling and economic status were inversely associated with PI. Chronically undernourished individuals were significantly more likely to be inactive. We found no differences according to skin color or alcohol consumption. In conclusion, the prevalence of PI in this adult population was higher than in populations from developed countries, but the associated variables were similar.

Epidemiology of leisure-time physical activity: a population-based study in southern Brazil

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a prevalência de inatividade física (IF) no lazer e fatores associados, em uma população adulta (20-69 anos), residente no sul do Brasil. Um estudo transversal de base populacional foi conduzido, com amostragem em múltiplos estágios. A prática semanal de atividade física foi avaliada. Para cada atividade, o gasto energético foi calculado usando dados de duração, equivalentes metabólicos e peso corporal. Os gastos energéticos das atividades foram somados para calcular-se um gasto semanal total. IF foi definida como gasto semanal inferior a 1.000kcal/semana. A prevalência de IF foi de 80,7 por cento (IC95 por cento: 78,9-82,4). Após análise ajustada, as seguintes variáveis se associaram positivamente com IF: sexo feminino, idade, viver com companheiro e tabagismo. Escolaridade e nível econômico se associaram inversamente com IF. Indivíduos com índice de massa corporal baixo (< 18,5kg/m2) apresentaram prevalência significativamente maior de IF. Não foram encontradas diferenças estatisticamente significativas de acordo com a cor da pele e consumo de álcool. A prevalência de IF nesta população adulta foi maior do que em populações de países desenvolvidos, mas as variáveis associadas foram similares.

Physical inactivity: prevalence and associated variables in Brazilian adults.

PURPOSE: To measure the prevalence of physical inactivity, and variables associated with it, in an adult southern Brazilian population. METHODS: Population-based cross-sectional study covering a multiple-stage sample of 3182 subjects aged 20 yr or more. Physical activity was assessed through the short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), using home interviews with last-week recall. The questionnaire covers leisure, occupation, transportation, and housework activities. Physical inactivity was defined as fewer than 150 min.wk(-1) spent in moderate or vigorous physical activities. The time spent in vigorous activities was multiplied by two. RESULTS: The prevalence of physical inactivity was 41.1%. After multivariate analyses, inactivity was positively associated with age and socioeconomic status, and inversely associated with self-reported health status. Those with white skin color and women who live alone rather than with a partner were more likely to have physical inactivity. Body mass index showed a significant U-shaped relationship with inactivity among men. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of physical inactivity in this Brazilian adult population is high, even though lower than reported in studies of leisure-time activity alone in other populations. Studies in developing countries may be seriously biased if activities during labor, transportation, and housework are not assessed.