Background Sedentary behaviour is a known risk factor for a wide range of chronic diseases.
This major health risk is likely to increase given the increasingly sedentary nature of work. …

A significant proportion of groundwater in south Asia is contaminated with arsenic. Pakistan
has low levels of arsenic in groundwater compared with China, Bangladesh and India. A …

Younger adults and males had a higher prevalence of vitamin D deficiency compared to older
participants and females. Low intake of milk, central obesity, and lack of use of vitamin D …

Objective. To determine the prevalence and risk factors for anemia in child bearing age
women in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Design. Cross-sectional survey was conducted using two-stage …

Aspects of the social environment, including social conditions (socio-economic status,
household situations, chronic illnesses) and social relations (attitude and behaviors of relations) …

Background There are many social and cultural factors affecting the sexual knowledge of
adolescents. This study measured the sexual health knowledge level of adolescents and …

Background Studies from Saudi Arabia have reported a continued increase in the prevalence
of cardiovascular diseases and their associated risk factors. The objective of this study was …

National estimates of injuries for children under 5 years based on population representative
surveys are not readily available globally and have not been reported for developing …

Background Low bone mineral density (BMD) is a public health issue in Saudi Arabia. This
study measured the prevalence and factors associated with low BMD in Saudi women in …

Levels of daily particulates (PM 2.5 ) were monitored at two sites in Karachi, Pakistan. One
site (Korangi) is an industrial and residential neighborhood, while the other (Tibet Center) is a …