The situation of healthy lifestyle in Riyadh

Over the last thirty years, Saudi Arabia has experienced some dramatic changes in health, diet and lifestyle. The development of mobile technologies, the rise of sedentary occupations and the Westernisation of food culture have resulted in some major problems for the population, which has increased the pressure on healthcare facilities. According to national statistics, the rates of obesity and the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are greater in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) than anywhere else on the world. If the incidence of heart disease, high blood pressure, strokes, obesity and cancers continues to rise at the predicted rate, the healthcare system in Riyadh will need to be prepared. This study aims to determine whether it can and will be prepared to managed this potential crisis.

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Senior specialist in International Public Health, working for Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia since 2005. He has several certificates and specialised expertise in the field of nursing and public health areas from the Middle East, Australia and the United Kingdom.