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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular events, as compared to the general population.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the prevalence of <> cardiovascular risk factors in Portuguese SLE patients and to estimate the associated risk of
BACKGROUND
Most migrant studies have compared health characteristics between migrants and nationals of the host country. We aimed at comparing health characteristics of migrants with nationals from their home country.
METHODS
Portuguese national health survey (2005-6; 30,173 participants aged 18-75
There are widespread differences in overweight/obesity prevalence in children, and understanding the reasons for this is very important. The present study aims: (I) to conduct a meta-analysis on overweight/obesity prevalence in Portuguese children; (II) to identify differences in biological and
OBJECTIVE
To determine Portuguese dentists' role in addressing obesity.
METHODS
For this pilot study, the original version of the Dentists' Role In Addressing Obesity questionnaire was translated from English into Portuguese and validated to ensure that it was culturally adapted for Portuguese
BACKGROUND
Childhood obesity is a major public health issue in developed countries, and frequently proceeds into adulthood. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of obesity and abdominal fat distribution in 6-12 years old children from the central region of Portugal, providing new
OBJECTIVE
There is little information regarding the prevalence of thinness in European adolescents. This was assessed in a convenience sample of children and adolescents from the Lisbon area (Portugal).
METHODS
Cross-sectional study including 2494 boys and 2519 girls aged 10-18 years. Body mass
BACKGROUND
Information regarding the health status of migrants compared to subjects who remain in the country of origin is scarce. We compared the levels and management of the main cardiovascular risk factors between Portuguese living in Porto (Portugal) and Portuguese migrants living in Lausanne
OBJECTIVE
The objective of our study was to assess the association between maternal weight gain during pregnancy and childhood overweight.
METHODS
This study was a cross-sectional analysis.
METHODS
The data were derived from a community-based survey of children from primary schools of
In Portugal, there have been many studies on the prevalence of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents. However, because many of the studies are not submitted to publication in scientific journals, these results remain unknown.
OBJECTIVE
To obtain recent data on the prevalence of
OBJECTIVE
Portugal has one of the highest incidences of cerebrovascular disease in Europe. We speculated that this could be due to an early setting of the main cardiovascular risk factors in the Portuguese population.
RESULTS
The levels of the main cardiovascular risk factors were assessed in 1001
BACKGROUND
Unbiased cluster analysis using clinical parameters has identified asthma phenotypes. Adding inflammatory biomarkers to this analysis provided a better insight into the disease mechanisms. This approach has not yet been applied to asthmatic Portuguese patients.
OBJECTIVE
To identify
OBJECTIVE
To provide overall and central obesity incidence estimates by gender, age and educational level in an urban Portuguese population.
METHODS
As part of the EPIPorto study, 1,621 Porto, Portugal adult residents were evaluated in 1999-2003 and 2005-2008. Overall obesity was defined by a BMI >
The relationship between dietary intake and overweight-risk was assessed in 4349 children aged 3-5 years. Eating and sedentary behaviours were assessed by questionnaire. Logistic regressions were used. Children who consumed daily soft-drinks were 1.52 times more likely to be obese, and 72% more