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Obesity in Saudi Arabia

In today's world, Obesity in Saudi Arabia has become a topic of great importance and relevance. Since its emergence, it has captured the attention of a large number of individuals, either due to its direct impact on society or due to its influence in different areas. Obesity in Saudi Arabia has generated controversy, debate and discussion, and its presence continues to generate interest and curiosity in those who wish to further understand its meaning and scope. In this article, we will explore the different aspects related to Obesity in Saudi Arabia, from its origin to its evolution in the present, with the aim of providing a comprehensive and comprehensive view on the topic.

Obesity in Saudi Arabia is a growing health concern, with health officials stating that it is one of the country's leading causes of preventable deaths. According to Forbes, Saudi Arabia ranks 29 on a 2007 list of the fattest countries with a percentage of 68.3% of its citizens being overweight (BMI≥25). Compounding the problem, according to a presentation at the 3rd International Obesity Conference in February 2014, is that obesity-related surgeries are not covered under Saudi healthcare.

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References

  1. ^ Althumiri, Nora A.; Basyouni, Mada H.; Almousa, Norah; Aljuwaysim, Mohammed F.; Almubark, Rasha A.; Bindhim, Nasser F.; Alkhamaali, Zaied; Alqahtani, Saleh A. (2021). "Obesity in Saudi Arabia in 2020: Prevalence, Distribution, and Its Current Association with Various Health Conditions". Healthcare. 9 (3): 311. doi:10.3390/healthcare9030311. PMC 7999834. PMID 33799725. S2CID 232385007.
  2. ^ Lauren Streib (February 8, 2007). "World's Fattest Countries". Forbes. Archived from the original on October 16, 2007. Retrieved 2016-07-15.
  3. ^ Khan, Fouzia (17 February 2014). "70% of Saudis are obese, says study". Arab News. Retrieved 27 October 2014.
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