Obesity Burden and Impact of Weight Loss in Saudi Arabia: A Modelling Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity and its complications are associated with morbidity, mortality and high economic cost in Saudi Arabia. Estimating this impact at the population level and potential benefits to be gained from obesity reduction is vital to underpin policy initiatives to prevent disease risks.

Methods

We combined data in an adapted version of the value of weight loss simulation model, to predict reductions in complication rates and cost savings achievable with 15% weight loss in Saudi Arabia over 10 years. To obtain model inputs, we conducted a systematic literature review (SLR) to identify data on the prevalence of obesity and its complications in Saudi Arabia, and surveyed specialist physicians and hospital administrators in public (governmental) and private healthcare sect

SUBMITTER: Alqahtani SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9988771 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature