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Gender Disparities in Obesity in MENA

This chapter examines the stark difference in obesity rates between men and women in the Middle East and North Africa, with 26% of women classified as obese. It highlights the societal and cultural barriers, including restricted access to exercise, social pressures, and dietary habits that exacerbate health challenges for women in Iraq and Egypt.

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