Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet Across the League of Arab States: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Purpose: The Mediterranean diet (MD) is associated with significant health benefits. However, adherence varies considerably, influenced by sociocultural and geographical factors. This review was designed to synthesize existing evidence on the prevalence of MD adherence in different Arab countries and identify sociodemographic, cultural, and behavioral factors associated with adherence. Methodology: Sixteen databases were searched to identify relevant articles, using MeSH search terms related to MD and its applicable terms, adherence, and the names of the 22 Arab countries. Findings: Out of approximately 2400 articles searched, nine articles were selected, investigating adherence to the MD across Arab League countries and exploring the impact of geographic location on d

SUBMITTER: Faris ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12427626 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature