Viewpoint
Tackling Chronic Disease in the Gulf Region: Swings and Roundabouts
Abstract
Highlights
- The GCC is experiencing unprecedented life style diseases such as obesity and diabetes.
- Regional efforts are required toward policy, health care, education and workforce.
- Progress is seen with universal health care and cardiovascular disease programs in Abu Dhabi, and regional salt reduction.
- Such efforts should now be considered at region-wide level.
- Consideration should be given to the shift in health burden as the young population ages.
Published on Dec 1, 2016