Lifestyle and the Risk of Acute Myocardial Infarction in a Gulf Arab Population

Al‐Roomi, Khaldoon; Musaiger, Abdulrahman O.; Alawadi, Abdulhai

doi:10.1093/ije/23.5.931

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“…Al-Roomi et al101 conducted a case-control study of lifestyle factors associated with acute myocardial infarction in adults aged 20–79 years in Bahrain. After adjusting for several demographic and health variables, the odds of having a first myocardial infarction in subjects with an infrequent intake of fruit (<3 times/week) was 1.57 (95% CI 0.61–2.53) and in those with an infrequent intake of vegetables (<3 times/week) was 1.40, (95% CI 0.77–2.52), with both rates being higher than in control subjects.…”

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Prevalence and risk factors associated with nutrition-related noncommunicable diseases in the Eastern Mediterranean region

Musaiger¹,

Al-Hazzaa²

2012

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158

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This paper reviews the current situation concerning nutrition-related noncommunicable diseases (N-NCDs) and the risk factors associated with these diseases in the Eastern Mediterranean region (EMR). A systematic literature review of studies and reports published between January 1, 1990 and September 15, 2011 was conducted using the PubMed and Google Scholar databases. Cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, obesity, cancer, and osteoporosis have become the main causes of morbidity and mortality, especially with progressive aging of the population. The estimated mortality rate due to cardiovascular disease and diabetes ranged from 179.8 to 765.2 per 100,000 population, with the highest rates in poor countries. The prevalence of metabolic syndrome was very high, ranging from 19% to 45%. The prevalence of overweight and obesity (body mass index ≥25 kg/m2) has reached an alarming level in most countries of the region, ranging from 25% to 82%, with a higher prevalence among women. The estimated mortality rate for cancer ranged from 61.9 to 151 per 100,000 population. Osteoporosis has become a critical problem, particularly among women. Several risk factors may be contributing to the high prevalence of N-NCDs in EMR, including nutrition transition, low intake of fruit and vegetables, demographic transition, urbanization, physical inactivity, hypertension, tobacco smoking, stunting of growth of preschool children, and lack of nutrition and health awareness. Intervention programs to prevent and control N-NCDs are urgently needed, with special focus on promotion of healthy eating and physical activity.

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Prevalence and risk factors associated with nutrition-related noncommunicable diseases in the Eastern Mediterranean region

Musaiger¹,

Al-Hazzaa²

2012

IJGM

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“…Life expectancy is increasing and the majority of the aged population will be living in the developing countries by 2025 [22] . The increase in the prevalence of wellestablished risk factors for vascular disease (smoking, obesity, inactivity, diabetes and hypertension), better health care along with increasing age of the population may increase stroke incidence [23,24] . Like in the developed countries, stroke remains a major public health problem in the GCC countries [25] .…”

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The Level of Awareness of Stroke Risk Factors and Symptoms in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: Gulf Cooperation Council Stroke Awareness Study

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Objective: To assess the knowledge of stroke in the general public in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Background: The Arabian Gulf is a rapidly developing part of the world with major changes in the lifestyle that can increase the risk of stroke. To design effective stroke treatment and prevention strategies, an assessment of the public knowledge of stroke is required. Methods: A cross-sectional community-based survey was conducted at primary health care centers (PHCs), in urban and semi-urban areas, of the GCC countries (Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Oman) on the level of stroke awareness in the general public. Health care workers completed 3,750 face-to-face interviews. Results: 1,089 (29.0%) were familiar with the term ‘stroke’, and 29.3% considered the age group 30–50 at the highest risk for stroke. The commonest risk factors identified were hypertension (23.1%) and smoking (27.3%). People who did not know the term stroke had a higher incidence of diabetes, hypertension, and had more than one risk factor (p < 0.05). The most frequently identified stroke symptoms were weakness (23%) and speech problems (21.7%). Of those who recognized stroke, blockage of blood vessels was identified as the commonest cause of stroke (22%) followed by tension/worrying (20%). Doctors and nurses were regarded as the best source of stroke information (70%). In the univariate comparison, younger age (p < 0.001), higher level of education (p < 0.001), and female gender (p = 0.008) better predicted stroke recognition. In a multivariate logistic regression analysis, the level of education, monthly income and smoking were independent variables predicting stroke knowledge. Conclusion: The majority of the patients had not even heard the term stroke. Stroke knowledge was poorest among the groups that were at the highest risk for stroke. Stroke education has to focus on the high-risk groups, particularly the younger population. The health care workers at the PHCs and hospitals will need instructions on providing stroke information to the public. The level of knowledge of stroke risk factors and symptoms emphasizes the need for stroke education efforts in the community.

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“…Chronic diseases, and smoking-related diseases in particular, have become the main health problems in the Arab Gulf states, including Bahrain (Al-Owaish & Zack, 1982;Al-Roomi, Musaiger, & Al-Awadi, 1994;Al-Tamimi et al, 1996;Hamadeh, 1987;Hamadeh, & McPherson, 1993;Magrath & Litvak, 1993;Musaiger, 1994). Studies have shown that the prevalence of smoking in some of these countries is reaching an alarming level, especially in men (WHO, 1996).…”

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Lifestyle patterns in smokers and non-smokers in the state of Bahrain

Hamadeh

Musaiger

2000

Nicotine & Tobacco Research

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The purpose of the study was to compare Bahraini adult male and female smokers with former smokers and non-smokers with respect to several aspects of lifestyle. A simplified general method for cluster-sample survey was used to select 516 subjects aged 30-79 years. Study subjects were interviewed using a structured pre-tested questionnaire. The prevalence of smoking was 32.1 and 20.7% among men and women, respectively. A statistically significant association (p < 0.001) was observed with respect to smoking status and educational level in both sexes. Smoking was associated with less exercise and more television watching. The findings suggest that smokers should be counseled about their unhealthy lifestyle habits in addition to quitting smoking.

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Lifestyle and the Risk of Acute Myocardial Infarction in a Gulf Arab Population

Abstract: There is scope for lifestyle change in reducing AMI risk, by changes in physical activity, smoking and dietary habits. In addition, measures to control hypertension and diabetes should be given a high priority in any national health policy to prevent AMI.

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Prevalence and risk factors associated with nutrition-related noncommunicable diseases in the Eastern Mediterranean region

Prevalence and risk factors associated with nutrition-related noncommunicable diseases in the Eastern Mediterranean region

The Level of Awareness of Stroke Risk Factors and Symptoms in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: Gulf Cooperation Council Stroke Awareness Study

Lifestyle patterns in smokers and non-smokers in the state of Bahrain

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