Non-communicable diseases in Saudi adolescents: prevalence, risk factors, and implications for public health
ObjectivesThis study aimed to assess the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among Saudi adolescents, focusing on obesity, conduct disorder, asthma, and anxiety, and to identify potential risk factors associated with these conditions.MethodsA retrospective cross-sectional analysis was con...
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| author | Mansour Almuqbil Syed Imam Rabbani Rafiulla Gilkaramenthi Mohammad Aljawadi Walaa F. Alsanie Walaa F. Alsanie Abdulhakeem S. Alamri Abdulhakeem S. Alamri Majid Alhomrani Majid Alhomrani Sara Alrouwaijeh Amal F. Alshammary Mohd Imran Syed Mohammed Basheeruddin Asdaq Syed Mohammed Basheeruddin Asdaq |
| author_facet | Mansour Almuqbil Syed Imam Rabbani Rafiulla Gilkaramenthi Mohammad Aljawadi Walaa F. Alsanie Walaa F. Alsanie Abdulhakeem S. Alamri Abdulhakeem S. Alamri Majid Alhomrani Majid Alhomrani Sara Alrouwaijeh Amal F. Alshammary Mohd Imran Syed Mohammed Basheeruddin Asdaq Syed Mohammed Basheeruddin Asdaq |
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| description | ObjectivesThis study aimed to assess the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among Saudi adolescents, focusing on obesity, conduct disorder, asthma, and anxiety, and to identify potential risk factors associated with these conditions.MethodsA retrospective cross-sectional analysis was conducted using data from 2,160 adolescents sourced from official government databases and peer-reviewed literature. Statistical methods included one-way ANOVA, chi-square tests, logistic regression, and Pearson’s correlation coefficient, with significance set at p < 0.05 and a 95% confidence interval.ResultsThe prevalence of NCDs among Saudi adolescents was 11.8%. Obesity was the most common condition (odds ratio [OR] = 1.24, p = 0.006), followed by conduct disorder (OR = 1.12, p = 0.041), asthma (OR = 1.09, p = 0.036), and anxiety (OR = 1.06, p = 0.042). Pearson’s correlation revealed significant associations between these disorders and adolescence stages.ConclusionObesity, conduct disorder, asthma, and anxiety are significant health challenges for Saudi adolescents. These findings highlight the role of lifestyle factors such as diet and physical inactivity. Targeted interventions are needed to promote healthy behaviors and mitigate the long-term risks of these conditions. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-70ef16d5df014d8daba8cf60d0297d0e2025-02-06T05:21:51ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Public Health2296-25652025-02-011310.3389/fpubh.2025.15423391542339Non-communicable diseases in Saudi adolescents: prevalence, risk factors, and implications for public healthMansour Almuqbil0Syed Imam Rabbani1Rafiulla Gilkaramenthi2Mohammad Aljawadi3Walaa F. Alsanie4Walaa F. Alsanie5Abdulhakeem S. Alamri6Abdulhakeem S. Alamri7Majid Alhomrani8Majid Alhomrani9Sara Alrouwaijeh10Amal F. Alshammary11Mohd Imran12Syed Mohammed Basheeruddin Asdaq13Syed Mohammed Basheeruddin Asdaq14Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Emergency Medical Services, College of Applied Sciences, AlMaarefa University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi ArabiaResearch Center for Health Sciences, Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi ArabiaResearch Center for Health Sciences, Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi ArabiaResearch Center for Health Sciences, Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif, Saudi ArabiaCorporate of Pharmacy Services, King Saud University Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Northern Border University, Rafha, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia0Research Center, Deanship of Scientific Research and Post-Graduate Studies, AlMaarefa University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaObjectivesThis study aimed to assess the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among Saudi adolescents, focusing on obesity, conduct disorder, asthma, and anxiety, and to identify potential risk factors associated with these conditions.MethodsA retrospective cross-sectional analysis was conducted using data from 2,160 adolescents sourced from official government databases and peer-reviewed literature. Statistical methods included one-way ANOVA, chi-square tests, logistic regression, and Pearson’s correlation coefficient, with significance set at p < 0.05 and a 95% confidence interval.ResultsThe prevalence of NCDs among Saudi adolescents was 11.8%. Obesity was the most common condition (odds ratio [OR] = 1.24, p = 0.006), followed by conduct disorder (OR = 1.12, p = 0.041), asthma (OR = 1.09, p = 0.036), and anxiety (OR = 1.06, p = 0.042). Pearson’s correlation revealed significant associations between these disorders and adolescence stages.ConclusionObesity, conduct disorder, asthma, and anxiety are significant health challenges for Saudi adolescents. These findings highlight the role of lifestyle factors such as diet and physical inactivity. Targeted interventions are needed to promote healthy behaviors and mitigate the long-term risks of these conditions.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1542339/fullnon-communicable diseasesadolescentsdisease prevalencepreventioncontrol |
| spellingShingle | Mansour Almuqbil Syed Imam Rabbani Rafiulla Gilkaramenthi Mohammad Aljawadi Walaa F. Alsanie Walaa F. Alsanie Abdulhakeem S. Alamri Abdulhakeem S. Alamri Majid Alhomrani Majid Alhomrani Sara Alrouwaijeh Amal F. Alshammary Mohd Imran Syed Mohammed Basheeruddin Asdaq Syed Mohammed Basheeruddin Asdaq Non-communicable diseases in Saudi adolescents: prevalence, risk factors, and implications for public health Frontiers in Public Health non-communicable diseases adolescents disease prevalence prevention control |
| title | Non-communicable diseases in Saudi adolescents: prevalence, risk factors, and implications for public health |
| title_full | Non-communicable diseases in Saudi adolescents: prevalence, risk factors, and implications for public health |
| title_fullStr | Non-communicable diseases in Saudi adolescents: prevalence, risk factors, and implications for public health |
| title_full_unstemmed | Non-communicable diseases in Saudi adolescents: prevalence, risk factors, and implications for public health |
| title_short | Non-communicable diseases in Saudi adolescents: prevalence, risk factors, and implications for public health |
| title_sort | non communicable diseases in saudi adolescents prevalence risk factors and implications for public health |
| topic | non-communicable diseases adolescents disease prevalence prevention control |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1542339/full |
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