Structural responses to the obesity epidemic in Latin America: what are the next steps for food and physical activity policies?
Obesity is among the most complex public health challenges, particularly in Latin America,
where obesity rates have increased faster than in any other region. Many countries have …
where obesity rates have increased faster than in any other region. Many countries have …
Understanding and controlling asthma in Latin America: A review of recent research informed by the SCAALA programme
Asthma is an important health concern in Latin America (LA) where it is associated with
variable prevalence and disease burden between countries. High prevalence and morbidity …
variable prevalence and disease burden between countries. High prevalence and morbidity …
[HTML][HTML] Latin America and the Caribbean Code Against Cancer 1st Edition: 17 cancer prevention recommendations to the public and to policy-makers (World Code …
Preventable risk factors are responsible of at least 40% of cases and almost 45% of all
cancer deaths worldwide. Cancer is already the leading cause of death in almost half of the …
cancer deaths worldwide. Cancer is already the leading cause of death in almost half of the …
Worldwide long-term trends in the incidence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease during 1990–2019: A joinpoint and age-period-cohort analysis
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Background Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) was previously a neglected disease
that is now becoming a worldwide pandemic. A better understanding of its incidence and …
that is now becoming a worldwide pandemic. A better understanding of its incidence and …
Determinants of obesity in Latin America
Obesity rates are increasing almost everywhere in the world, although the pace and timing
for this increase differ when populations from developed and develo** countries are …
for this increase differ when populations from developed and develo** countries are …
[HTML][HTML] NAFLD: Challenges and opportunities to address the public health problem in Latin America
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is reaching epidemic proportions worldwide.
Collectively, Latin American countries have some of the highest obesity rates in the world …
Collectively, Latin American countries have some of the highest obesity rates in the world …
[HTML][HTML] White adipose tissue: Distribution, molecular insights of impaired expandability, and its implication in fatty liver disease
We are far behind the 2025 World Health Organization (WHO) goal of a zero increase in
obesity. Close to 360 million people in Latin America and the Caribbean are overweight …
obesity. Close to 360 million people in Latin America and the Caribbean are overweight …
[HTML][HTML] The burden of liver disease in Latin America
Liver disease poses a substantial burden in Latin America. This burden is primarily
attributed to a high level of alcohol consumption and the increasing prevalence of risk …
attributed to a high level of alcohol consumption and the increasing prevalence of risk …
Association of behavior pattern with overweight and obesity in South Korean adults–A multi correspondence analysis (KNHANES-2018–2020)
The objective was to determine the association between health-related behaviour with
overweight and obesity in South Korean adults by using the Korean National Health and …
overweight and obesity in South Korean adults by using the Korean National Health and …
From preschool to policy: A sco** review of recommended interventions for a systems approach to improve dietary intake in early childhood
Early childhood is a key opportunity to establish healthy eating behaviors and prevent future
non‐communicable diseases associated with poor diets. How to effectively intervene in the …
non‐communicable diseases associated with poor diets. How to effectively intervene in the …