[Urban geographic space and fruit and vegetable consumption: 2013 National Health Survey]

Cien Saude Colet. 2022 Apr;27(4):1491-1502. doi: 10.1590/1413-81232022274.00352021. Epub 2021 Jun 3.
[Article in Portuguese]

Abstract

The aim of the study was to analyze the association between the urban geographic space and the regular consumption of fruit and vegetables in Brazil. It involved a population-based and cross-sectional study using data from the 2013 National Health Survey, considering 60,202 adults ≥18 years old. The dependent variables were regular fruit consumption (RFC) and regular vegetable consumption (RVC). The independent variable was the urban geographic space divided into three categories: capital, metropolitan region (MR) and interior. The Odds Ratio was calculated, adjusted by sociodemographic variables. Among women, the RFC was lower in MR (OR= 0.83; 95%CI: 0.73-0.94) and in the interior (OR= 0.68; 95%CI: 0.61-0.76), the same in men (RM: OR= 0.84; 95%CI: 0.75-0.93; Interior: OR= 0.78; 95%CI: 0.71-0.85). In most subcategories, the same was observed in the interior and the capital. There was no association with RVC and the urban geographic space in general, and when stratified in the subgroups even contradictory results were observed, because in some subgroups the RVC was higher in the capitals and lower elsewhere. Local aspects of production and distribution of these food products are considered when planning public policies that seek to promote consumption in the population.

O objetivo do estudo foi analisar a associação entre o espaço geográfico urbano e o consumo regular de frutas e hortaliças no Brasil. Estudo de base populacional, transversal, com dados da Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde (2013), considerando 60.202 adultos ≥18 anos. As variáveis dependentes foram o consumo regular de frutas (CRF) e o consumo regular de hortaliças (CRH). O espaço geográfico urbano foi a variável independente, dividida em: capital, região metropolitana (RM) e interior. Foi calculado o Odds Ratio ajustado pelas variáveis sociodemográficas. Entre as mulheres o CRF foi menor na RM (OR= 0,83; IC95%: 0,73-0,94) e no interior (OR= 0,68; IC95%: 0,61-0,76), o mesmo aconteceu entre os homens (RM: OR= 0,84; IC95%: 0,75-0,93; Interior: OR= 0,78; IC95%: 0,71-0,85). Na maioria das subcategorias o mesmo foi observado na comparação interior x capital. Não houve associação do CRH com o espaço geográfico urbano de maneira geral, e quando estratificado nos subgrupos foram observados resultados contraditórios, pois em alguns subgrupos o CRH foi maior nas capitais e em outros menor. Aspectos locais de produção e distribuição desses alimentos devem ser considerados no planejamento de políticas públicas que busquem a promoção de seu consumo.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Diet
  • Female
  • Fruit*
  • Health Surveys
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Vegetables*