Social inequality in food consumption between 2008 and 2019 in Brazil.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To analyse the trend of social inequality in food consumption among Brazilians from 2008 to 2019.

Design

Time series analyses using cross-sectional annual data from the Telephone Surveillance System (VIGITEL 2008-2019). Food consumption was evaluated through: (1) consumption of five or more portions of fruits and vegetables in ≥5 d/week; (2) consumption of beans in ≥5 d/week and (3) consumption of soft drinks or artificial juices in ≥5 d/week. Absolute inequality was assessed by the slope index of inequality (SII) and relative inequality by the concentration index (CIX). SII and CIX positive values indicate higher prevalence among more educated citizens and negative among less educated ones. Time trend was assessed by linear regression using weighted least squares.

SUBMITTER: Crepaldi BVC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8883783 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature