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The prevalence of adult obesity in Saudi Arabia is projected to increase dramatically by 2022, reaching 41% in men and 78% in women, with women experiencing significantly higher rates particularly in middle age. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

October 1, 2014Eastern Mediterranean Health JournalOpen Access

Trends and future projections of the prevalence of adult obesity in Saudi Arabia, 1992-2022

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Adults in Saudi Arabia based on 5 studies conducted between 1989 and 2005

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AQA.J. Al QuwaidhiMinistry of Health MPMark S. PearceNewcastle University JCJulia CritchleyGeneral / Preventive / Lipids

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Projected obesity rise may strain Saudi healthcare resources; leaves open optimal prevention strategies.

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Population

Adults in Saudi Arabia based on 5 studies conducted between 1989 and 2005

Outcome

Trends and projections in the age- and sex-specific prevalence of adult obesity (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2) over the period 1992-2022

The study projects a massive increase in adult obesity in Saudi Arabia by 2022, particularly among women, highlighting an urgent need for national preventive strategies.

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Quwaidhi et al. (2014) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a196273f2eb401dc78903d2 https://doi.org/10.26719/2014.20.10.589

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Trends and future projections of the prevalence of adult obesity in Saudi Arabia, 1992-2022

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Trends and future projections of the prevalence of adult obesity in Saudi Arabia, 1992-2022

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