Young people can have high blood pressure, too

High blood pressure usually doesn’t have any symptoms.

Recent studies have shown that high blood pressure may be linked.

The prevalence of diabetes in the MENA Region is 12.8%. 

45% of people living with diabetes in the MENA Region are undiagnosed.

USD 25 billion was spent on healthcare for people with diabetes in 2019.

Obesity rates are rising globally and there is evidence that young people in the MENA are at particularly high risk. 

An increasing prevalence of obesity among many countries in the MENA region, especially in the Gulf area. 

Physical inactivity, increased screen time, and higher social status were risk factors for childhood obesity.

Prediabetes can be reversed with lifestyle changes including healthy eating and physical activity.

15% – 30% of people with prediabetes will develop type 2 diabetes within 5 years if there is no intervention.

1 out of 3 adults has prediabetes.