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  11. Public Awareness And Perceptions Of Longevity Determinants In Saudi Arabia: A Cross-sectional Study (2024-2025)

Public Awareness and Perceptions of Longevity Determinants in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study (2024-2025)

Lamah Allehaibi1, Lamia Abuhaimed2, Bashaer Hakami1

  • 1Pharmaceutical Practices Department, College of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah 21955, Saudi Arabia.

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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Public awareness of healthy aging factors in Saudi Arabia is high for lifestyle but low for environmental and social determinants. Culturally sensitive health campaigns are recommended to improve understanding and promote longevity.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Gerontology
  • Health Behavior

Background:

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  • Public awareness of these longevity determinants is understudied in the Middle East, particularly in Saudi Arabia.
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Keywords:
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  • Perceptions of health and longevity influences were measured; data analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.

    • Main Results:

    • High awareness ( >90%) of exercise and nutrition, and strong recognition ( >88%) of sleep's role in longevity.
    • Lower awareness of environmental (72.2%) and social determinants; nearly half believed genetics is primary.
    • Higher awareness linked to regular exercise, supplement use, sleep recognition, and younger age; religious framing positively associated.

    Conclusions:

    • Saudi adults demonstrate strong awareness of lifestyle factors but significant gaps exist regarding environmental and social determinants of longevity.
    • Public health strategies should integrate culturally relevant elements, including religious framing, to enhance engagement.
    • Evidence-based behavioral interventions are recommended to promote healthy aging and improve community understanding.
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