Obesity in Saudi Arabia
Author
Source
Issue
Vol. 22, Issue 3 (30 Sep. 2000), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
King Hamad University Hospital
Publication Date
2000-09-30
Country of Publication
Bahrain
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This paper highlights the current situation of obesity in Saudi Arabia.
The prevalence of obesity ranged from 14 % in children less than 6 years to about 83% in adults.
Women were more prone to be overweight or obese than men.
Several factors were reported to be associated with obesity in this country such as age, sex, socio-economic status, employment, education, and parity.
More studies are needed to determine cultural influences in developing obesity.
Strategy to prevent obesity in Saudi Arabia should include encouragement of physical activity, reduce intake of high fat foods and behaviour modification.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Madani, Khalid A.. 2000. Obesity in Saudi Arabia. Bahrain Medical Bulletin،Vol. 22, no. 3, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Madani, Khalid A.. Obesity in Saudi Arabia. Bahrain Medical Bulletin Vol. 22, no. 3 (Sep. 2000), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-602455
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Madani, Khalid A.. Obesity in Saudi Arabia. Bahrain Medical Bulletin. 2000. Vol. 22, no. 3, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-602455
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 7-9
Record ID
BIM-602455
