Public Health
[:en]Public health research from Middle East and North African countries – MENA region[:]
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Electronic Cigarette Use in Saudi Arabia: Emerging Trends and Public Health Concerns
A cross-sectional study conducted in Saudi Arabia investigated the patterns, motivations, and perceptions surrounding electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use, highlighting significant public health concerns. The findings revealed that e-cigarette use is widespread, particularly among younger males. The majority of the 441 participants were male (86%) and aged 18–28 (63%). Furthermore, e-cigarette use was significantly associated with lower educational attainment and lower…
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Acute Myocardial Infarction on the Rise in Young Adults
A recent retrospective study conducted at Mouwasat Hospital Dammam, Saudi Arabia highlights an increasing trend of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) among young adults, specifically those aged 40 years and younger. The study, which analyzed 91 patients from June 2020 to May 2023, found that young AMI patients are predominantly obese males with hyperlipidemia and smoking as primary risk factors. AMI,…
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