Background Physical inactivity is associated with excess weight and adverse health
outcomes. We synthesize the evidence on physical inactivity and its social determinants in …

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the single largest cause of death in the developed
countries and is one of the leading causes of disease burden in developing countries. In …

To support the global strategy to reduce risk factors for obesity, we synthesized the evidence
on physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour in the Middle East and North Africa …

Increasing physical inactivity levels in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is a
public health concern. We aimed to synthesize barriers and facilitators to physical activity …

Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) treatment goals are often not
achieved despite the availability of many effective treatments. Furthermore, clinical …

Objective This paper reviews the evidence related to the association of dietary pattern with
coronary heart disease (CHD), strokes, and the associated risk factors among adults in the …

Aim of study To determine the prevalence of cardiovascular disease and associated risk
factors in the population of Gaza strip in Palestine. Methods A cross-sectional stratified …

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region suffers a drastic change from a traditional
diet to an industrialized diet. This has led to an unparalleled increase in the prevalence of …

Background Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a serious cardiovascular disorder affecting
middle-aged individuals. It is a major cause of death among adults over the age of 35 years …

Background Lebanon is experiencing a growing epidemic of coronary heart diseases
(CHDs), as most low-and middle-income countries currently are. However, this growth can …