The burden of disease attributable to high body mass index across Arab countries: an analysis of data from the global burden of disease study 2021.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Overweight and obesity are major risk factors for numerous communicable and non-communicable health conditions. Some of those diseases which can be prevented are cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease. In Arab countries, prevalence of overweight and obesity is double what it is globally, making obesity a top public health concern. This study seeks to investigate the regional burden of high BMI-attributable disease and compare it with global data, to shed light on this public health issue and inform future policies.

Methods

Data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021, including global and Arab countries statistics, were systematically extracted and analysed. A high body mass index (BMI) was defined as a value of 25 kg/m² or greate

SUBMITTER: Exton-Smith H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12751261 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature