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The ticking time bomb in lifestyle-related diseases among women in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries; review of systematic reviews.

Mashael K AlshaikhFilippos T FilippidisHussain A Al-OmarSalman RawafAzeem MajeedAbdul-Majeed Salmasi
Published in: BMC public health (2017)
The high prevalence of lifestyle-related diseases among women population in GCC is a ticking time bomb and is reaching alarming levels, and require a fundamental social and political changes. These findings highlight the need for comprehensive work among the GCC to strengthen the regulatory framework to decrease and control the prevalence of these factors.
Keyphrases
  • polycystic ovary syndrome
  • metabolic syndrome
  • cardiovascular disease
  • systematic review
  • physical activity
  • weight loss
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • transcription factor
  • type diabetes