GASTAT Releases Health Determinants Statistics Publication for 2024.

Riyadh: The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) released today the findings of its Health Determinants Statistics Publication for 2024. The results revealed that the prevalence of obesity among Saudis aged 15 and older reached 23.1%, while the percentage of those who are overweight reached 45.1%. Moreover, the prevalence of obesity among children aged 2 to 14 was 14.6%, while 33.3% of children in the same age group were deemed overweight. According to Saudi Press Agency, the publication also indicated that only 10.2% of the adults (15 years and older) consumed the recommended daily intake of fruits and vegetables (five servings or more). A significant majority of adults, 84.8%, consumed between one and four servings daily, and 5% reported no daily intake. The publication is based on self-reported data, the results of the National Health Survey and Woman and Child Health Survey for 2024, and population estimates from the General Authority for Statistics for 2024. It provides a comprehensive overview of the community's health status at a specific moment and underscores the government's dedication to monitoring and evaluating public health and health metrics among diverse demographic segments.