High prevalence of cardiometabolic risk factors amongst young adults in the United Arab Emirates: the UAE Healthy Future Study

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Authors

Fatima Mezhal · New York University Abu Dhabi

Abderrahim Oulhaj · Khalifa University of Science and Technology

Abdishakur Abdulle

Abdulla AlJunaibi · Zayed Military Hospital

Abdulla Alnaeemi · Zayed Military Hospital

Amar Ahmad

Andrea Leinberger‐Jabari

Ayesha S. Al Dhaheri · United Arab Emirates University

Abstract

CRFs are highly prevalent in the young Emirati adults of the UAE Healthy Future Study. The difference in CRF distribution among social and behavioral groups can be taken into account to target group-specific prevention measures.

Topics & Keywords

Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders

Volume 23, Issue 1, pp. 137-137

DOI: 10.1186/s12872-023-03165-3

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