Overweight was evaluated by body mass index (BMI).  The prevalence of overweight was 27.7% (95% confidence interval: 19.3;36.1), with a mean BMI of 23.1 (± 3.8) kg/m2.  The increase in BMI among quilombolas was associated with female gender, negative self-assessment of health and higher mean blood pressure levels.
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Linear regression was used to test associations.  Factors that remained associated in multiple linear regression analysis (p < 0.05) were female gender, negative self-assessment of health, and increased mean arterial pressure (adjusted R2 0.326). 
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