A comprehensive economic assessment of the burden of obesity in Kuwait

Obesity and its comorbidities impose a far greater health and economic burden on Kuwait's healthcare system and national productivity than previously recognized. This study calls for a paradigm shift toward early prevention, culturally tailored strategies, and comprehensive disease management. Expanding access to emerging innovative treatments and leveraging technology-driven tools are essential to support sustained weight management and reduce long-term impacts.

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PLoS ONE
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2026-03-04
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0344040
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Obesity and Health Practices
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A comprehensive economic assessment of the burden of obesity in Kuwait

Yasir Mohammed Zaroug Elradi, Mouaddh Abdulmalik Nagi, Hanan Ahmed, Mohammad Almari et al.
PLoS ONE
Obesity and Health Practices
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A comprehensive economic assessment of the burden of obesity in Kuwait

Yasir Mohammed Zaroug Elradi, Mouaddh Abdulmalik Nagi, Hanan Ahmed, Mohammad Almari, Ziyad S. Almalki
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Obesity and its comorbidities impose a far greater health and economic burden on Kuwait's healthcare system and national productivity than previously recognized. This study calls for a paradigm shift toward early prevention, culturally tailored strategies, and comprehensive disease management. Expanding access to emerging innovative treatments and leveraging technology-driven tools are essential to support sustained weight management and reduce long-term impacts.

PLoS ONEVol. 21(3)
University of London (GB), Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University (SA), Kuwait Cancer Control Center (KW), Kuwait University (KW), London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (GB), Kuwait Institute for Medical Specialization (KW), Aljanad University for Science and Technology
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