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  • Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a significant health concern globally.
  • Arab countries face a high burden of risk factors associated with ED, including diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize current research on the prevalence and correlates of ED in Arab countries.
  • To assess the impact of regional risk factors on erectile function.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic review of MEDLINE-indexed English-language studies published between 2000 and 2011.
  • Searches utilized terms 'erectile dysfunction' and 'prevalence' for Arab countries.

Main Results:

  • Over 40% prevalence of ED reported in several studies among Arab men.
  • High prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors (diabetes, obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia) noted, mirroring global trends.
  • Limited high-quality evidence identified; many studies lacked controlled designs.

Conclusions:

  • Erectile dysfunction is highly prevalent in Arab men.
  • The high prevalence of endothelial dysfunction risk factors in Arab countries likely contributes to the elevated rates of ED.