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A Critique of Proposed Strategies for Tackling Female Obesity in Egypt
Raouf Alebshehy,Josephine Ohas +1 more
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An appraisal of interventions of promoting healthy lifestyle changes; healthy diet and physical activity in Egypt reveals the feasibility of the proposed strategies based on the criteria of effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, organizational feasibility, and gender appropriateness.Abstract:
Background: obesity is a huge health problem in Egypt. Its prevalence is the double among Egyptian females as compared to males. It is estimated that 75% of females over the age of thirty are overweight or obese. However, 95% of Egyptian females are not taking any measures to control their weight; additionally there is no national program to address the problem. Methods: following specific appraisal criteria, this research article provides a critical appraisal of strategies that could help in addressing the problem of obesity among females. This article includes an appraisal of interventions of promoting healthy lifestyle changes; healthy diet and physical activity. It also provides an appraisal of using social media, primary healthcare clinics, and pharmacies as delivery strategies of the proposed interventions. Findings: the research article reveals the feasibility of the proposed strategies based on the criteria of effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, organizational feasibility, and gender appropriateness.read more
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Obesity interventions in Egypt: identifying gaps and highlighting assets
TL;DR: In this paper, a study aimed to collect data on available programs and interventions in Egypt, to explore assets and challenges to obesity programming, and to ask for recommendations for combatting obesity.
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Liraglutide treatment and acylcarnitine profiles in Egyptian obese insulin-resistant females.
Neveen A. Hussein,Samia Abd El-Moneim Ebied,Hoda A. Nour,Usama K. Zaki,Sahar M. EL-Kotishy,Tarek Salem +5 more
TL;DR: It is concluded that circulating AcylCN profiles can reflect mitochondrial overload that happen in response to obesity and can be used as markers for diagnosis of metabolic disorders.
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