Diabesity in the Arabian Gulf : challenges and opportunities
Joint Authors
al-Futaisi, Abd Allah
al-Lamki, Muhammad A.
Khalil, Ali Birnard
Beshiah, Salim A.
Abd Allah, Nabil
Afandi, Bashshar
al-Awadi, Fathiyah
Bin Barakah, Mahmud
Bin Nakhi, Abd Allah
Fayyd, Tariq M.
Hassun, Ahmad AK.
Husayn, Wiam
Kaddaha, Ghaida
Ksseiri, Iyad
Madani, Abd al-Razzaq A.
Sabir, Firyal A.
Abd al-Al, Ziyad
Murqus, Basim
Sadi, Husayn
al-Arouj, Munirah M.
Source
Issue
Vol. 33, Issue 4 (31 Jul. 2018), pp.273-282, 10 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2018-07-31
Country of Publication
Oman
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Arts & Humanities (Multidisciplinary)
Public Health
Medicine
Abstract EN
Diabesity (diabetes associated with obesity) is a major global and local public health concern, which has almost reached an epidemic order of magnitude in the countries of the Arabian Gulf and worldwide.
We sought to review the lifestyle trends in this region and to highlight the challenges and opportunities that health care professionals face and attempt to address and correct them.
In this regard, we aimed to review the regional data and widely held expert opinions in the Arabian Gulf and provide a thematic review of the size of the problem of diabesity and its risk factors, challenges, and opportunities.
We also wished to delineate the barriers to health promotion, disease prevention, and identify social customs contributing to these challenges.
Lastly, we wished to address specific problems with particular relevance to the region such as minimal exercise and unhealthy nutrition, concerns during pregnancy, the subject of childhood obesity, the impact of Ramadan fasting, and the expanding role of bariatric surgery.
Finally, general recommendations for prevention, evidence-based, and culturally competent management strategies are presented to be considered at the levels of the individual, community, and policymakers
American Psychological Association (APA)
Khalil, Ali Birnard& Beshiah, Salim A.& Abd Allah, Nabil& Afandi, Bashshar& al-Arouj, Munirah M.& al-Awadi, Fathiyah…[et al.]. 2018. Diabesity in the Arabian Gulf : challenges and opportunities. Oman Medical Journal،Vol. 33, no. 4, pp.273-282.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-838244
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Khalil, Ali Birnard…[et al.]. Diabesity in the Arabian Gulf : challenges and opportunities. Oman Medical Journal Vol. 33, no. 4 (Jul. 2018), pp.273-282.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-838244
American Medical Association (AMA)
Khalil, Ali Birnard& Beshiah, Salim A.& Abd Allah, Nabil& Afandi, Bashshar& al-Arouj, Munirah M.& al-Awadi, Fathiyah…[et al.]. Diabesity in the Arabian Gulf : challenges and opportunities. Oman Medical Journal. 2018. Vol. 33, no. 4, pp.273-282.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-838244
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 280-282
Record ID
BIM-838244