Over the past 3 decades, the prevalence of overweight and obesity has increased
dramatically worldwide. The rising trend of obesity indicates that this increase is not only …

Obesity rates are rising globally, but there is evidence that young people in the Middle East
and North Africa (MENA) region are at particularly high risk. We systematically searched the …

Background: Obesity and central obesity have become serious public health problems in
developing countries such as Indonesia. Although 10 years have passed since the largest …

Physical activity is essential for physical and mental health, and its absence is highly
associated with severe health conditions and disorders. Therefore, tracking activities of daily …

Overweight and obesity are becoming increasingly prevalent among children and
adolescents in Saudi Arabia and are an emerging cause of non-communicable diseases …

Results Among 22,286 identified citations, 41 studies met the inclusion criteria with n=
71,998 and n= 353,513 for children and adolescents. The pooled prevalence (overall, boys …

Objectives: The objectives of this scoping review are to estimate the prevalence of obesity
and overweight in the Saudi community and in different age groups, genders, and …

Background: Physical inactivity, sedentary behaviour and an unhealthy diet are factors that
may increase weight and general and/or abdominal obesity. Objective: To evaluate the …

Anthropometric measurements are the first step in determining the health status in children
and adolescents. Clinicians require standardized protocols for proper assessment and …

Purpose of review Diabetes is a primary public health concern and a challenge for health
decision makers in this century. Though the number of people with diabetes is increasing all …