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Obesity significantly contributes to cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in Kuwait, driven by lifestyle, genetics, and environment. Targeted public health interventions are crucial to combat this epidemic and its health risks.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Cardiovascular Medicine

Background:

  • Rising obesity and cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevalence in Kuwait necessitates analysis of contributing factors and outcomes.
  • This systematic review and meta-analysis addresses the obesity-CVD relationship and key obesity drivers in Kuwait.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize evidence on the link between obesity and CVDs in Kuwait.
  • To identify primary factors contributing to obesity within the Kuwaiti population.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature search following PRISMA guidelines, identifying 980 articles.
  • Inclusion of 44 studies (2001-2024) examining obesity and CVDs in Kuwait or Kuwaitis.
  • Analysis of observational and intervention studies, acknowledging variability in design and participant numbers.

Main Results:

  • Pooled prevalence of overweight individuals was 36% (95% CI: 25-47) and 31% (95% CI: 23-40), with high heterogeneity.
  • Key obesity drivers identified: sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy diet, poor sleep, stress, genetics, metabolic and environmental factors.
  • Significant associations found between obesity and hypertension (15-18% PAR), dyslipidemia (13-15% PAR), and diabetes (10% PAR).

Conclusions:

  • Obesity in Kuwait is multifactorial, influenced by lifestyle, genetics, and socioeconomic changes.
  • Higher obesity rates observed in adults aged 40-60, with stronger CVD associations in females.
  • Urgent need for targeted public health strategies to address obesity and its CVD risks.