Obesity Among Working Adults in the Middle East

Obesity is a burden being a public health challenge, especially in the Middle East, among working adults due to sedentary lifestyles as well as workplace stress linking it to the increasing rates of obesity. Obesity prevalence in the Middle East increased to 23% between 2014 and 2020. This paper shows the influence of obesity in the region in relation to the role of the environment of the workplace and the needed interventions for the employers. The findings highlight the need for workplace wellness programs as well as a strategic intervention to decrease obesity and enhance productivity.