Obesity continues to be a major health concern in the Gulf region, a series of international studies have indicated, highlighting the urgent need for awareness and action, coinciding with World Obesity Day today.
And, the accumulation of an excessive amount of body fat can cause type 2 diabetes, and the risk increases linearly with an increase in body mass index. Accordingly, the worldwide increase in the prevalence of obesity has led to a concomitant increase in the prevalence of the disease.
