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Dubai: An ongoing UAE society survey shows that it is possible to bring about a healthy change in society and ensure a reduction in metabolic disorders with increased awareness and education that can encourage people to adapt to healthier and more active lifestyles.
Statistics on the general health of Emiratis indicate that one in five Emiratis is diabetic and more than 65 per cent of the Emirati population is either overweight or obese.
The Public Health Research Department of New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) had conducted a study across the country in February 2020. The study aimed at determining the common cause of chronic diseases among Emiratis in the UAE. The ongoing project, which is being conducted in collaboration with various health-care stakeholders in UAE, aims to survey the health habits of more than 20,000 Emiratis in the age group of 18 and above. More than 9,000 Emiratis have already participated in the survey.