Obesity in Gulf Countries

Alnohair, Sultan

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“…In addition, higher prevalence of overweight and obesity was documented among the general population of these countries. (26) Overweight and obesity in these patients increased odds of poor glycemic control. (9 & 13) This could be explained by increased insulin resistance among those with high BMI.…”

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“…(13) The poor adherence to exercise among female could be due to more sedentary lifestyle of women in these countries. (5,13,26) Traditional/cultural restrictions in lifestyle of women in Gulf countries are one source for more sedentary life among women. Women have usually a limited access to sports and exercise, besides there is an easy availability of migrant labor for house hold work in these countries.…”

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“…Women have usually a limited access to sports and exercise, besides there is an easy availability of migrant labor for house hold work in these countries. (26) …”

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“…Kuwait, Bahrain, KSA and UAE came in the list of top ten countries worldwide with regard to obesity. (26) Unfortunately, approximately half of the diabetic patients at KKUH in Riyadh were obese, while 38% had over weight. Nearly half of the study people among diabetic patients in Oman had a body mass index > 25 kg/m2.…”

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Glycemic Control among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Countries of Arabic Gulf

Alrasheedi¹

2015

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Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a growing, worldwide public health concern. The countries of Arabic Gulf appear to have a higher prevalence of diabetes than the global average. The recent and rapid socio-economic development of these countries has been associated with this rising prevalence. Although the rate of type 2 diabetes management based on glycosylated hemoglobin level in the countries of Arabic Gulf is labeled as poor, the outcomes are almost similar to those reported from elsewhere. Unfortunately, overweight and obesity are driving the global diabetes epidemic. A minority of patients with type 2 diabetes had a normal body weight which might make the control of diabetes difficult. Anyhow, Greater efforts are urgently needed to properly manage diabetes early in order to prevent short and long-term complications. Practical strategies aimed at more effective management of type 2 diabetes patients are strongly needed.

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“…Women have usually a limited access to sports and exercise, besides there is an easy availability of migrant labor for house hold work in these countries. (26) …”

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Glycemic Control among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Countries of Arabic Gulf

Alrasheedi¹

2015

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“…[35][36][37] Body Mass Index (BMI) has been defined by World Health Organization (WHO) as [BMI = weight (kg)/height (meters 2 ] a widely used measure to evaluate global body fat masses. [38] Al-Nohair [39] illustrated that Gulf countries having the highest rate of obesity and concurrent with the epidemiological transition trend at Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA); the prevalence rate of high BMI and obesity are sharply rising with approximately three-quarters of the female adult population. [40] According to Al-Nohair, [39] KSA represents one of the top ten countries worldwide in term of obesity.…”

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Association between sleep pattern and body mass index among undergraduate health colleges’ students at Qassim University, Saudi Arabia

Alfarhan¹,

Matrouk²,

AlGaowba³

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Background and objective: Better quality and adequate amount of sleep are essential to have better cognitive performance and by contrast, poor bedrest is related to a diminishing of cognitive and psychological functioning and deteriorating physical health. Recently the quality of sleep among various segments of the population has become a focus of continuous research and investigations, where insufficient sleep may lead to adverse cardio-metabolic effects by influencing body weight, blood pressure, and glucose tolerance. The objective of this study is to explore the associations between sleep patterns and Body Mass Index (BMI) among undergraduate female students in health colleges. Methods: Across-sectional study was utilized among 288 of undergraduate female students who represent 30% of all undergraduate students in health Colleges of female section, Qassim University. The data regarding their sleeping pattern was collected and calculated by using a validated self-report questioner (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index) and Body Mass. Results: According to PSQI scoring, both categories good and poor sleep maximum according to PSQI scoring; both categories good sleep and poor sleep maximum participant's BMI was normal but no statistically significant association was seen between BMI of poor sleep was higher in overweight and obese participants from all departments and also no statistically significant association was seen between poor sleep and body mass index of participant As for the sleep quality as a single question and sleep duration in relation to BMI for different specialties, only for nursing students there was a statistically significant difference of sleep quality/duration in relation to their BMI. Conclusions: Frequency of poor sleep was higher in overweight and obese participants but as per findings there was no statistically significant association was detected between PSQI score and BMI of participants.

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Long‐term impact of psychological factors and social interactions on obesity of female nationals in the United Arab Emirates

Kim

2022

Obesity

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Objective Along with rapid economic growth, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has undergone enormous sociocultural changes. Consequently, sociocultural and psychological factors, along with malnutrition and physical inactivity, have contributed to the high obesity rate. The objective of this study is to assess the long‐term impact of these new emerging factors on obesity among women in the UAE via mathematical modeling. Methods A differential equation model was developed considering psychological/social factors in population dynamics. It predicts the long‐term prevalence of obesity among women in the UAE under these factors by 2070. Computer simulations and a sensitivity analysis of the model were conducted to measure the impact of these factors on obesity. Results The model predicts the following: 80.07% of female UAE nationals will become overweight or have obesity and 60.19% will have obesity by 2070, and the population with abnormal eating behavior will increase to 15% by 2070. Psychological/social factors aggravate the obesity problems and can cause abnormal eating behavior to develop with little effect on weight reduction. Conclusions The obesity rate of female UAE nationals will continue to rise by 2070. Rising abnormal eating behavior caused by psychological/social factors is an emerging issue and should be recognized as a sign of escalating obesity problems in the UAE.

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Obesity in Gulf Countries

Cited by 169 publications

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Glycemic Control among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Countries of Arabic Gulf

Glycemic Control among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Countries of Arabic Gulf

Association between sleep pattern and body mass index among undergraduate health colleges’ students at Qassim University, Saudi Arabia

Long‐term impact of psychological factors and social interactions on obesity of female nationals in the United Arab Emirates

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