Coexistence of risk factors for cardiovascular diseases among Brazilian adolescents: Individual characteristics and school environment

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The present study represents an advancement in the process of identifying the coexistence of risk factors for CVD in Brazil. In addition, it was the first research conducted with data deriving from ERICA in order to identify these profiles. It also helped improving the process to identify the influence of variables, be them individual or associated with the school context of Brazilian adolescents for CVD. Finally, it can be used to substantiate the inclusion of food environment variables in public policies focused on preventing CVD development among Brazilian adolescents. In light of the foregoing, it is recommended adopting strategies based on multiple components to enable more effective interventions to prevent CVD risk factors. It is worth emphasizing that the school environment is also a place capable of influencing adolescents’ behavior. Thus, this environment should to be better controlled by regulating the sale of ultra-processed food, mainly to private schools.

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