The Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) has witnessed significant social and economic
changes that may have influenced the diet of children and adolescents, and increased the …

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 …

Background In the past infectious diseases affected the quality of lifestyle during home
confinement. The study conducted examines the influence of home confinement during the …

Background The dramatic rise in Noncommunicable Diseases (NCD) in the oil-producing
countries of the Arabian Peninsula is driven in part by insufficient physical activity, one of the …

Purpose The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is experiencing a dramatic increase in physical
inactivity, with women having higher levels of inactivity than men among all age groups. It is …

Sedentary behavior, a low physical activity level, and unhealthy dietary patterns are risk
factors for major chronic diseases, including obesity. The aim of this study was to assess the …

Abstract Purpose of Review The Middle East and North Africa has witnessed a dramatic
transformation over the last 30 years caused by rapid urbanization and modernization and …

The objective of this study is to explore the knowledge, attitudes and intake of energy drinks
among adolescents in Saudi Arabia. A multi-stage stratified sampling procedure was carried …

Objective A limited number of studies have examined sleep deprivation (SD) among
adolescents in Saudi Arabia. This study estimates SD prevalence and associated factors …

Sleep quality, diet quality, and physical activity are significant factors influencing physical
and mental health. However, few studies have explored their underlying mechanisms …