Background Childhood obesity is a global public health concern with major consequences.
In Saudi Arabia, the percentage of children who are overweight or obese has significantly …

Background: Childhood obesity has increased in Saudi Arabia over the past few decades.
However, a representative burden of obesity remains unclear, as most studies had relied on …

Background Childhood obesity has become a serious public health problem in many low-
and-middle income countries. This study aims to determine the prevalence and assess the …

The rate of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents has increased
worldwide and is a significant public health concern. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) …

Obesity among children is an increasing concern. This cross-sectional study in 2006
determined the prevalence and demographic characteristics of overweight and obesity in …

Background: Childhood obesity is one of the most serious health challenges of the 21st
century. The problem is global and the prevalence is increasing at an alarming rate …

Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Childhood Obesity in the Eastern Province of Saudi
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Background The most prevalent nutritional disorders worldwide are childhood overweight or
obesity. Various factors clearly contribute to the childhood obesity epidemic. The aim of this …

Objective Childhood obesity is an important predisposing factor for most non-communicable
diseases. The aim of this review was to provide evidence on the prevalence and trends of …

Objectives: To estimate the prevalence and determinants of obesity in childhood and
adolescence and their association with blood pressure (BP) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab …