Challenges and perspectives of the double burden of malnutrition in Latin America.
Clin Investig Arterioscler
; 34 Suppl 1: S3-S16, 2022 Jun.
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ABSTRACT
Nutrition is a key factor in the development of non-communicable chronic diseases (NCCDs), especially cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and their risk factors. The "double burden of malnutrition" (DBM) is the coexistence of undernutrition and overnutrition in the same population across the life-course. In Latin America, the transition from a predominantly underweight to an overweight and obese population has increased more rapidly than in other regions in the world. Undernutrition and the micronutrient deficiencies particularly iron, zinc, and vitamins A and D, present high heterogeneity in Latin American countries, and are currently considered important public health problems. In this region, NCCDs account for 50% of the disability-adjusted life-years, led by CVD. The most prevalent cardiovascular risk factors are overweight, obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Because of the cost of treatment and the potential years of life lost due to premature death, CVD is known to affect the poorest segments of the population, affecting communities, and governments. More than 80% of CVD deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. The persistence of damage in some cells due to undernutrition may explain certain findings regarding the increase in NCCD. These aspects together with epigenetic changes have highlighted the importance of a lifelong approach to nutritional policy development. Reducing DBM requires major societal interventions in public health and nutrition to achieve holistic change that can be sustained over the long term and spread throughout the global food system. The implementation of effective state policies of double impact actions should influence both sides of the burden and be considered an urgent priority, considering country-specific inequalities and socio-demographic differences in the Latin American region, using diverse and multidisciplinary strategies.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Enfermedades Cardiovasculares
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Desnutrición
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Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspecto:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
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Patient_preference
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Humans
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Es
Revista:
Clin Investig Arterioscler
Año:
2022
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Article
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España