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.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gheart.2016.10.003 | Journal eISSN: 2211-8179
Language: English
Published on: Dec 1, 2016
Published by: Ubiquity Press
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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© 2016 Cother Hajat, published by Ubiquity Press
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