RIYADH: The MENA population is most at risk for noncommunicable diseases for those over 60 years, according to research by the Saudi healthspan organization Hevolution Foundation.
Noncommunicable diseases include cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes, which represent up to one-third of the disease burden in the region.
The findings were highlighted at an event ahead of the group’s Global Healthspan 2025 summit in Riyadh, which runs from Feb. 4-5, with more than 70 sessions and in excess of 100 speakers expected.RIYADH: The MENA population is most at risk for noncommunicable diseases for those over 60 years, according to research by the Saudi healthspan organization Hevolution Foundation.
Noncommunicable diseases include cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes, which represent up to one-third of the disease burden in the region.
The findings were highlighted at an event ahead of the group’s Global Healthspan 2025 summit in Riyadh, which runs from Feb. 4-5, with more than 70 sessions and in excess of 100 speakers expected.