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ArticleSaudi medical journal2026

Research Productivity on Obesity in the Arab World:

Jamil Adnan Samkari, Ahamd Azam Malik

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Article in Saudi medical journal, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. Obesity as a Health Priority:Saudi medical journal · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

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2 authors.

Jamil Adnan SamkariFamily and Community Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdul-Aziz University, Rabigh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Ahamd Azam MalikFamily and Community Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdul-Aziz University, Rabigh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo examine obesity research trends in Arab countries to inform policies and interventions.

methodsA bibliometric analysis was conducted using the Web of Science database accessed via King Abdulaziz University's electronic library. Publications on obesity research in Arab countries from 2004 to 2023 were analyzed using R-Bibliometrix. Key parameters included publication volume, leading authors and institutions, funding sources, keyword co-occurrence networks, and collaboration patterns.

resultsObesity-related research output in Arab countries demonstrated consistent growth from 2004 to 2023, with a threefold increase in publications since 2015. Regional and international collaborations have intensified, although disparities in research productivity persist across nations. Key themes include prevention strategies, socio-cultural determinants, and policy-oriented interventions.

conclusionThe increasing number of studies shows that more academics are interested in obesity in Arab countries. However, it is still challenging to turn findings into policies and actions that will have an effect. To eradicate the obesity epidemic, future efforts should focus on more funding, collaborative research, and a multidisciplinary approach is necessary.

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Arab WorldBibliometricsBiomedical ResearchObesityResearchHumansMiddle EastArab worldBibliometric analysisObesityResearch studies

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PMID41628969
PMCPMC12971114

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