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Black and Mixed-race populations in Brazil have a higher prevalence of chronic non-communicable diseases (CNCDs) compared to other racial groups, even after adjusting for sociodemographic factors. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.CHALLENGES_CONSENSUS.

What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to analyze the prevalence of chronic non-communicable diseases based on color/race in Brazil and assess the impact of sociodemographic factors.

March 13, 2026Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health DisparitiesOpen Access

Prevalence of Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases according to Color/Race in Brazil: An Analysis of the 2019 National Health Survey

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TSTalita Araujo de Souza KAKezauyn Miranda Aiquoc BLBrunno Alves de Lucena

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Cross-sectional study analyzes CNCD prevalence among racial groups in Brazil, indicating persistent health disparities.

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The aim is to analyze the prevalence of chronic non-communicable diseases based on color/race in Brazil and assess the impact of sociodemographic factors.
Conducted a cross-sectional analysis using data from the 2019 National Health Survey
Sample included 94,114 individuals aged 15 years or older
Utilized Poisson regression to estimate prevalence ratios and confidence intervals
Adjusted for age, sex, education, income, and behavioral risk factors such as smoking and physical activity
Prevalence of arterial hypertension was 24.76% and multimorbidity 28.58% in the Brazilian population
Black color/race was significantly associated with increased rates of arterial hypertension, diabetes, and stroke after adjustments
Mixed/Brown color/race showed increased prevalence for arterial hypertension and diabetes

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Souza et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b3abc502a1e69014cccf3a https://doi.org/10.1007/s40615-026-02884-5

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March 13, 2026Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health DisparitiesOpen Access

Prevalence of Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases according to Color/Race in Brazil: An Analysis of the 2019 National Health Survey

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Authors

TSTalita Araujo de Souza KAKezauyn Miranda Aiquoc BLBrunno Alves de Lucena

Discussion

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Overview

Cross-sectional study analyzes CNCD prevalence among racial groups in Brazil, indicating persistent health disparities.

Key Points

The aim is to analyze the prevalence of chronic non-communicable diseases based on color/race in Brazil and assess the impact of sociodemographic factors.
Conducted a cross-sectional analysis using data from the 2019 National Health Survey
Sample included 94,114 individuals aged 15 years or older
Utilized Poisson regression to estimate prevalence ratios and confidence intervals
Adjusted for age, sex, education, income, and behavioral risk factors such as smoking and physical activity
Prevalence of arterial hypertension was 24.76% and multimorbidity 28.58% in the Brazilian population
Black color/race was significantly associated with increased rates of arterial hypertension, diabetes, and stroke after adjustments
Mixed/Brown color/race showed increased prevalence for arterial hypertension and diabetes

Cite This Study

Souza et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b3abc502a1e69014cccf3a https://doi.org/10.1007/s40615-026-02884-5

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