This article reviews the evidence about adolescent health in the Arab world, against the
background of social, economic, and political change in the region, and with a particular …

Objectives: To systemically review the evidence concerning the prevalence and reported
risk factors of smoking among adolescents in Saudi Arabia. Methods: Following the PRISMA …

This review article documents the evidence regarding the health status of adolescents aged
between 10 and 19 years in the Arab region and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries …

Materials and methods: A total of 1668 students were selected from high schools in Riyadh
on the basis of geographical location (North, South, Middle) and type of school. In each …

Background: Gingivitis is a risk factor for periodontitis, which is associated with several
systemic disorders. Adolescence provides an opportunity to establish good oral health …

Introduction: tobacco is one of the leading preventable cause of death worldwide. Tobacco
consumption among teenagers is a major public health problem, especially in developing …

Substance abuse is a significant problem worldwide affecting the health of the individuals
and has a negative impact on their relationship with society creating an economic burden on …

METHODS Longitudinal data were collected at T1 (baseline) and at T2 (followup at 6
months) using a self-administered questionnaire. We assessed smoking behaviour and …

Saudi population, and it could be predicted by some factors. To understand teenage
smoking risk factors in our population, we reviewed the literature on related topics. A …

Objective: To assess daily lifestyle habits as risk factors for plaque-induced gingivitis and
periodontitis severity and grading among samples of dental students at King Khalid …