The incidence of stroke in young individuals (defined as those below the age of 45 or 50) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is not extensively studied, and data specific to the region may be limited. However, there is some evidence suggesting that the incidence of stroke in young individuals is rising […]
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Air pollution as stroke risk in MENA region
Air pollution is a significant problem in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), several cities in the MENA region have some of the highest levels of particulate matter (PM) in the world, with PM2.5 levels that are often more than 10 times the WHO guideline limit. […]
Hypertension in MENA region
The incidence and prevalence of hypertension (high blood pressure) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is considered high. Studies have found that the prevalence of hypertension in the MENA region ranges from 20-50%. Factors that contribute to the high incidence of hypertension in the MENA region include increasing age, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, […]
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) in MENA region
The incidence and prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is considered high. Studies have found that the prevalence of MetS in the MENA region ranges from 20-40%. Factors that contribute to the high incidence of MetS in the MENA region include increasing age, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, and […]
Extracranial carotid artery disease (ECAD) in MENA region
The incidence of extracranial carotid artery disease (ECAD) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is thought to be relatively high. Studies have found that the prevalence of ECAD in the MENA region ranges from 5-20%. Factors that contribute to the high incidence of ECAD in the MENA region include increasing age, hypertension, […]
Atrial Fibrillation in MENA region
The incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region varies depending on the specific country and population studied. However, overall, the incidence of AF in the MENA region is thought to be relatively high. Studies have found that the prevalence of AF in the MENA region ranges from 1-9%. […]