Behavioural characteristics and abdominal obesity among Brazilian shift working women

The prevalence of abdominal obesity among female shift workers was 44.5%.

• Night shift workers had a higher prevalence of abdominal obesity (56.1%) compared to hybrid shift workers (40.9%).
• Current smokers exhibited a lower prevalence of abdominal obesity compared to those who never smoked.
• Women who consumed three or fewer meals per day had a 46% increase in abdominal obesity prevalence compared to those with more frequent meals.
• Night shift work was associated with a 33% increase in abdominal obesity prevalence compared to hybrid shift work.

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