Comorbidities of overweight and obesity associated risk factor in Saudi Arabia: a population-based analysis
The burden of obesity and overweight in KSA is still alarming due to the associated risk of metabolic, cardiovascular, and psychological disorders, affecting both patients and the healthcare system. Urgent interventions, including targeted public health campaigns, lifestyle modifications, and policy-driven strategies, are essential to curb obesity trends and promote long-term health improvements.
Authors
- Shaker A. Alomary (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4283-6725)
- Arwa M. Alshangiti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1064-3272)
- Mohammed S. Aldossary (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0380-7905)
- Mervat Mohamed El Dalatony (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2399-439X)
- Abdulaziz I. Abou-Hussein
- Wejdan J. Aloufi
Institutions
- King Saud University (SA)
- Menoufia University (EG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Global Health Action
- Published
- 2025-04-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2025.2477387
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.76