Background: Previously, epidemiological studies of overweight and obesity in the
Mediterranean basin were limited, particularly for Arab population. Obesity and overweight …

Escalating obesity rates have become a significant public health problem in the Middle East
and North Africa [‎ MENA]‎ region and have been associated with shifts towards a …

The prevalence of obesity is increasing worldwide, however the proportion varies from
country to country and within geographical areas in the country. Change in lifestyle, dietary …

Obesity is a global epidemic, preventable, and a disease of clinical and public health
significance. It has emerged as a major risk factor for the development of disability, several …

ObjectiveTo assess the national prevalence of overweight and obesity, as well as some
associated lifestyle behaviours, for the first time in Iran. Design and SettingsThis population …

Introduction: The prevalence of obesity within countries varies by gender, age,
socioeconomic status, and culture. These determinants appear to predict obesity differently …

OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of obesity in Jordan, to
assess related trends, and to determine associated factors and comorbidities. METHODS A …

AimTo document the epidemiological features and influencing factors of obesity in the north-
west of Iran, to provide baseline information for setting up a regional population-based …

Background: Obesity is a national and global public health problem in terms of morbidity,
mortality, and economic burden. In 2014, 5% of deaths worldwide were attributable to …

Background: At least 20,000 people in Saudi Arabia die every year due to complications
from obesity. The present study was aimed to identify different associating factors with …