Health inequalities in Brazilian adolescents: Measuring and mapping gaps in a cross-sectional school-based survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

This study aims to describe inequalities in health indicators according to gender, area of residence, and socioeconomic position among Brazilian adolescents.

Methods

Cross-sectional study using data from a school-based survey carried out in Brazil in 2019. Twelve health outcomes were evaluated. Dimensions of inequality assessed were gender, area of residence, wealth and subnational region.

Results

This study comprises a sample of 124,898 adolescents. The most prevalent outcome was physical inactivity (71.9%) followed by thinking life is worthless (52.6%) and bullying (51.8%). Gender inequalities were more marked for physical inactivity and thinking life is worthless with girls presenting a prevalence more than 20 p.p. higher than boys. In zero-dose

SUBMITTER: Wendt A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10723783 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature