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Oyapock River

Also known as: Oyapock River, Oyapock

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Associations between dietary diversity and self-rated health in a ... link.springer.com Springer Feb 28, 2025 13 facts

claimThe PC1 gradient distinguishes the dietary patterns of Tessekere (Senegal) from those of the Caribbean Coast (Guadeloupe) and Oyapock (French Guiana).

claimParticipants are incrementally less likely to declare bad health when residing in Oyapock (French Guiana), Estarreja (Portugal), or the Caribbean Coast (Guadeloupe) as opposed to Tessekere (Senegal).

procedureThe study participants were selected using a combination of non-probability sampling methods: (a) convenience sampling through haphazard and chance meetings, (b) quota sampling to ensure equitable sex ratios and the inclusion of specific subpopulations such as Creole, Indigenous, and Brazilian populations on the Oyapock River, and (c) snowball sampling through participant networks.

claimIn Estarreja (Portugal) and Oyapock (French Guiana), agriculture was an important activity for participants, while livestock farming was the most important occupation in Tessekere (Senegal).

claimThe superposition of participants from Oyapock (French Guiana) with those from the Caribbean Coast (Guadeloupe) in the study suggests that Oyapock may be experiencing a dietary transition similar to that of the Caribbean Coast.

claimThe consumption of '3. dark green leafy vegetables' was lowest in Oyapock (French Guiana).

claimIn Oyapock (French Guiana), fish consumption is low compared to meat consumption, which is consistent with the region's historical tradition of hunting.

claimCassava consumption is high in the Oyapock region of French Guiana.

measurementIn the study, the Dietary Diversity Score (DDS) for Estarreja, Portugal, was comparable to those for the Caribbean Coast (Guadeloupe) and the Oyapock River (French Guiana).

claimEstarreja (Portugal) had the highest number of participants reporting 'good' health, while Oyapock (French Guiana) had the highest number of participants reporting 'excellent' health.

claimFor Indigenous Peoples living along the Oyapock River in French Guiana, hunting is a significant cultural marker, and game meat is considered a primary food source.

claimDietary patterns of participants from Caribbean Coast (Guadeloupe) and Oyapock (French Guiana) are characterized by food groups ‘7. meat’, ‘8. processed meat’, ‘9. eggs’, ‘5. ripe fruits’ and ‘2. roots, tubers and other starchy foods’, a pattern labeled “animal protein of terrestrial origin and high starch”.

measurementThe ranking of mean Dietary Diversity Scores by region, from highest to lowest, is Caribbean Coast (Guadeloupe), Oyapock (French Guiana), Estarreja (Portugal), and Tessekere (Senegal).