Clusters types of obesogenic behaviors in youth according to country income: a systematic review

Mini-Oral Presentation C3.22

Authors

  • Gabrielli Thais de Mello Federal University of Santa Catarina
  • Marcus Vinícius Vebber Lopes Federal University of Santa Catarina
  • Rafael Martins da Costa Federal University of Santa Catarina
  • Giseli Minatto Federal University of Santa Catarina
  • Kelly Samara da Silva Federal University of Santa Catarina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14288/hfjc.v14i3.796

Keywords:

Adolescent, Children, Cluster, Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, Diet

Abstract

Background: Interaction effects of physical activity (PA), diet, and sedentary behavior (SB) are included as obesity behavioral determinants mainly in youth and may vary according to economic and cultural aspects. Purpose: This systematic review aimed to identify clusters of PA, diet, and SB among youth according to countries’ income. Methods: This study was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42018094826). Five electronic databases were assessed. Studies that analyzed only PA, diet, and SB by applying data-based cluster procedures in samples of children or adolescents were eligible. Cluster characteristics were extracted in accordance to authors’ descriptions and countries’ income was obtained from World Bank data. Results: 11,910 articles have been reached and 25 were included. Thirty-nine clusters were found in high-, 22 in upper-middle and 7 in low-income countries. Clusters characterized by “High PA” (n=9) and “High SB and high consumption of sugar, salt, and beverages (SSB)”(n=8) were the most common and were observed in all incomes. The healthiest profile “High PA and F&V; Low SB and SSB” (n=6) was observed only in high-income countries. Clusters “High SSB”, “High SB” and “Low PA, SB, SSB and High F&V” were found only in upper-middle and low-income countries. Conclusion: Clusters behaviors in youth seems to vary depending on the country's economic condition. However, most studies have come from high-income countries, then more studies are needed in lower income countries to understand the variation of these behaviors in youth population. These results support the necessity on tailoring multicomponent intervention programs including more than one behavior at the same time. Funding: None.

Published

2021-09-30

How to Cite

de Mello, G. T., Lopes, M. V. V., da Costa, R. M., Minatto, G., & da Silva, K. S. (2021). Clusters types of obesogenic behaviors in youth according to country income: a systematic review: Mini-Oral Presentation C3.22. The Health & Fitness Journal of Canada, 14(3). https://doi.org/10.14288/hfjc.v14i3.796