Men's health: a population-based study on social inequalities

This study evaluates social inequalities in health according to level of schooling in the male population. This was a cross-sectional, population-based study with a sample of 449 men ranging from 20 to 59 years of age and living in Campinas, São Paulo State, Brazil. The chi-square test was used to v...

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Published in:Cadernos de saúde pública 2012-11, Vol.28 (11), p.2133-2142
Main Authors: Bastos, Tássia Fraga, Alves, Maria Cecília Goi Porto, Barros, Marilisa Berti de Azevedo, Cesar, Chester Luiz Galvão
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Blood Pressure
Brazil
Brazil - epidemiology
Chi-Square Distribution
Cross-Sectional Studies
Drinking Behavior
Health
Health Care Services
Health Problems
Health Services Accessibility
Health Services Needs and Demand
Health Status Disparities
Humans
Male
Males
Men's Health - statistics & numerical data
Middle Aged
Poisson Distribution
Prevalence
PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Social Inequality
Socioeconomic Factors
Urban Population
Young Adult
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Summary:This study evaluates social inequalities in health according to level of schooling in the male population. This was a cross-sectional, population-based study with a sample of 449 men ranging from 20 to 59 years of age and living in Campinas, São Paulo State, Brazil. The chi-square test was used to verify associations, and a Poisson regression model was used to estimate crude and adjusted prevalence ratios. Men with less schooling showed higher rates of alcohol consumption and dependence, smoking, sedentary lifestyle during leisure time, and less healthy eating habits, in addition to higher prevalence of bad or very bad self-rated health, at least one chronic disease, hypertension, and other health problems. No differences were detected between the two schooling strata in terms of use of health services, except for dental services. The findings point to social inequality in health-related behaviors and in some health status indicators. However, possible equity was observed in the use of nearly all types of health services.
ISSN:0102-311X
1678-4464
1678-4464
0102-311X
DOI:10.1590/S0102-311X2012001100013