ob0002p6 | (1) | OU2020
ElSaban Mariam
, Nawaz Faisal
, Joumaa Mona
, Khamis Amar
, Warshow Usama
, Bhatti Rahila
Background: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has one of the highest prevalence rates of obesity in the Middle East at 33%. There is a paralleled rise in the incidence of related metabolic conditions, particularly type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Through dietary, pharmaceutical, endoscopic and surgical options, multidisciplinary weight reduction programs offer a comprehensive appro...