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This is a Systematic Review study (also classified as: Meta-Analysis).

August 20, 2025PeerJOpen Access

Prediabetes in adult Saudis: a systematic review & meta-analysis of prevalence studies (2000–2024)

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A high pooled prevalence of prediabetes was found among Saudi adults at 24.1%, highlighting a critical public health concern.
Among the analyzed studies, males had a notably higher prevalence of 34.8% compared to 18.7% in females, suggesting a gender disparity in health outcomes.
Cross-sectional studies were reviewed to assess prevalence rates, confirming the significant burden of prediabetes in the population.
The findings underscore the importance of early interventions to manage prediabetes and prevent progression to type 2 diabetes.

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Systematic review reveals a 24.1% prediabetes prevalence in adults from Saudi Arabia, indicating significant health intervention needs.

Mohieldein et al. (2025) studied this question.

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