Background Physical inactivity is among the leading risk factors for non-communicable
diseases. Saudi Arabia has just begun to address physical inactivity as recent studies have …

Background. The prevalence of childhood and adolescent obesity has increased
dramatically and poses a major public health threat globally. In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia …

Objective: To examine the trends in body mass index (BMI) of Saudi male adolescents
between 1988 and 1996. Methods: The data set came from three major population-based …

Background: Prevalence estimates for overweight and obesity in the Gulf Cooperation
Council countries, including Saudi Arabia, have increased over the last 4 decades. Although …

Objectives: The objectives of the study were to determine the overall prevalence of risky
behaviors among university students; to determine the prevalence of smoking, drifting, fast …

Objectives: To assess physical activity levels among Saudi adults, and to examine the
relationships of physical activity with body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC) and …

The quarantine period in Saudi Arabia from May to June 2020 due to the coronavirus
disease (COVID-19) pandemic prevented many people from engaging in physical activity …

The present study aimed to investigate the changes in dietary patterns of adult Saudis with
prediabetes who underwent a six-month lifestyle modification program. A total of 160 Saudis …

Physical activity is known to have benefits on health and well-being. The aim of this study
was to assess the quality of life domains (using WHOQOL-Bref) in relation to the level of …

This 12-month school-based intervention study investigated the effects of hybrid educational
lifestyle modifications on glycemic control among Saudi youth with different glycemic …