Obesity and Associated Risk Factors in the Saudi Population: Mini Review

Authors

Moayad Ahmed Taher Albutyan Shaabat almobarz PHC, Saudi Arabia.
Ibrahim nabeel ali almotawa Julijlah PHC, Saudi Arabia.
Ahmed Hejji Abdullah ALnashmi Northern ALMubarraz PHC, Saudi Arabia.
Ammar Abdrabulridha Heji Alabdullah Northern ALMubarraz PHC, Saudi Arabia.
Nasser Jassem Mohammad Alibrahim Managing the northern scope of patient service, Saudi Arabia.
Yasaminah hussain Ali Hassan Albusaleh Mahasen PHC, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed Abdullah Mohammed Albahrani Almuzilif General Hospital, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed Yousef Mohammed Aldawod ALJESHAH PHC, Saudi Arabia.

Abstract

Obesity is a growing public health concern worldwide, including in our country Saudi Arabia. This review aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of obesity prevalence, its associated risk factors, and potential interventions in the Saudi population. We discussed here epidemiological data, health complications, socio-cultural influences, and genetic factors contributing to obesity. Additionally, we explore preventive strategies and public health initiatives targeting obesity in Saudi Arabia.

Key words : Obesity, BMI, epidemiology.

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Published

2022-12-04

How to Cite

Moayad Ahmed Taher Albutyan, Ibrahim nabeel ali almotawa, Ahmed Hejji Abdullah ALnashmi, Ammar Abdrabulridha Heji Alabdullah, Nasser Jassem Mohammad Alibrahim, Yasaminah hussain Ali Hassan Albusaleh, Mohammed Abdullah Mohammed Albahrani, & Mohammed Yousef Mohammed Aldawod. (2022). Obesity and Associated Risk Factors in the Saudi Population: Mini Review. International Journal of Scientific Research and Innovative Studies, 1(3), 46–50. Retrieved from https://ijsrisjournal.com/index.php/ojsfiles/article/view/105