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Non-communicable diseases remain a major health challenge across the MENA region, with
diabetes representing one of the most significant public health concerns.
Countries in the Gulf region are increasingly shifting their focus from treatment toward
prevention strategies to reduce the growing burden of diabetes. This includes initiatives aimed
at promoting healthier lifestyles, improving early detection, and strengthening public health
policies to address risk factors such as obesity and physical inactivity.
Health experts emphasize that preventing diabetes and other non-communicable diseases will
require coordinated efforts across sectors, including health, education, and urban planning.
The transition toward prevention-focused health strategies reflects a broader shift in health
policy across the region toward population health management.
Read more:
https://middleeasthealth.com/medical-specialty-features/diabetes/diabetes-in-the-gulf-moving-from-treatment-to-prevention/