No to obesity in Oman: Are we creating the disease before treating it?
A study shows that obesity has become a significant health issue with developmental implications in Oman, where 30.4% of adults are affected, with 66% of them being overweight or obese. The rates are higher among women, particularly Omani women, at 40.9%, and have been increasing since 2008, when the rate was 24.1%. Obesity contributes to a higher risk of chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and cholesterol abnormalities, and imposes a substantial economic burden estimated at hundreds of billions of dollars. The prevalence of obesity is driven by a lack of physical activity, especially walking, and a shift in lifestyle toward reliance on cars and screens. Addressing this requires comprehensive institutional and healthcare interventions, including promoting activity in schools and public environments, and developing national health policies.
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