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Riyadh Student Obesity
A study published in *Frontiers in Public Health* found that university students in Riyadh had the highest rates of overweight and obesity among the regions studied, at 27.3%, compared with 19.9% in the Eastern Province and 8.6% in Makkah. Riyadh students were 4.62 times more likely to be overweight or obese than students in Makkah. The study included 564 students and found that 82.3% had low physical activity and spent a moderate or high amount of time sitting. Male sex was associated with higher odds of overweight or obesity, while the dietary patterns examined showed no statistically significant association. The two researchers recommended reducing time spent sitting in front of screens and improving the food environment at universities, prioritizing universities in Riyadh. They cautioned that the findings do not represent all 13 regions of Saudi Arabia.
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