In this article, we will explore the impact of Obesity in Saudi Arabia on modern society. Since its emergence, Obesity in Saudi Arabia has captured the attention and interest of numerous people around the world, generating debate and reflection on its influence in different areas of daily life. Through this analysis, we will examine its repercussions on culture, economics, politics and technology, in order to better understand its importance and relevance today. Likewise, we will analyze how Obesity in Saudi Arabia has evolved over time, adapting to social transformations and contributing to change and innovation in different spheres of society.

Obesity in Saudi Arabia is a growing health concern, with health officials stating that it is one of the country's leading causes of preventable deaths. 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). 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.

See also

• Epidemiology of obesity
• Saudi Arabia
• Health care in Saudi Arabia
• Saudi Commission for Health Specialties

References

1. ^ Althumiri, Nora A.; Basyouni, Mada H.; Almousa, Norah; Aljuwaysim, Mohammed F.; Almubark, Rasha A.; Bindhim, Nasser F.; Alkhamaali, Zaied; Alqahtani, Saleh A. (2021). "Obesity in Saudi Arabia in 2020: Prevalence, Distribution, and Its Current Association with Various Health Conditions". Healthcare. 9 (3): 311. doi:10.3390/healthcare9030311. PMC 7999834. PMID 33799725. S2CID 232385007.
2. ^ Lauren Streib (February 8, 2007). "World's Fattest Countries". Forbes. Archived from the original on October 16, 2007. Retrieved 2016-07-15.
3. ^ Khan, Fouzia (17 February 2014). "70% of Saudis are obese, says study". Arab News. Retrieved 27 October 2014.

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