Non-communicable diseases in Saudi adolescents: prevalence, risk factors, and implications for public health
Obesity, conduct disorder, asthma, and anxiety are significant health challenges for Saudi adolescents. These findings highlight the role of lifestyle factors such as diet and physical inactivity. Targeted interventions are needed to promote healthy behaviors and mitigate the long-term risks of these conditions.
Authors
- Mansour Almuqbil (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4768-1838)
- Abdulhakeem S. Alamri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3174-0434)
- Syed Mohammed Basheeruddin Asdaq (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1533-9667)
- Majid Alhomrani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9798-0962)
- Amal F. Alshammary (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2136-4001)
- Syed Imam Rabbani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6344-1071)
- Walaa F. Alsanie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1291-0111)
- Sara Alrouwaijeh
- Mohammad H. Aljawadi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5114-1343)
- Rafiulla Gilkaramenthi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6061-9401)
- Mohd Imran (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6064-1040)
Institutions
- Northern Border University (SA)
- Alfaisal University (SA)
- Qassim University (SA)
- Taif University (SA)
- King Saud Medical City (SA)
- King Saud University (SA)
- Almaarefa University
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-02-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1542339
- Primary Topic
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- King Saud University