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Obesity Prevalence in UAE Adults by Bladimir Morales is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This large-scale population-based study conducted in Dubai found that 63.4% of adults were living with overweight and obesity (OAO), with significantly higher rates among UAE nationals compared to other ethnic groups. The study highlighted that using standard WHO cut points may underestimate clinically actionable obesity, particularly in Southeast Asian individuals. The findings underscore the urgent need for targeted interventions to address the obesity epidemic in the Middle East.
- Author
- Bladimir Morales
- Language
- EN