Obesity in Saudi Arabia

Obesity in Saudi Arabia is a growing health concern with health officials stating that it is one of the leading causes of preventable deaths in Saudi Arabia. According to Forbes, Saudi Arabia ranks 29 on a 2007 list of the fattest countries with a percentage of 68.3% of its citizens being overweight (BMI>25).[1] Compounding the problem, according to a presentation at the 3rd International Obesity Conference in February 2014, is that obesity-related surgeries are not covered under Saudi healthcare.[2]

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References

  1. ↑ Lauren Streib (February 8, 2007). Forbes "World's Fattest Countries" Check |url= value (help). Forbes. Retrieved 2009-02-12.
  2. ↑ Khan, Fouzia (17 February 2014). "70% of Saudis are obese, says study". Arab News. Retrieved 27 October 2014.
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