Prevalence, patterns and contributing factors for tobacco usage amongst Saudi population - analysis from SHIS 2013.

Objective: The present study aimed to determine the prevalence, patterns and contributing factors for tobacco usage amongst Saudi population.

Materials And Methods: Between April and June 2013, a cross-sectional study was organized among 10735 individuals aged 15 years or older. The survey consisted of face-face interview for collecting data on socio-demographics, tobacco usage, diet, physical activity and comorbidities.

Prevalence of micro and macro vascular complications and their risk factors in type 2 diabetes in Saudi Arabian population: an analysis from SHIS.

Objective: Diabetes mellitus is a non-communicable disease (NCD) with metabolic dysfunction that has attained epidemic proportions worldwide. Vascular complications account for the mortality and morbidity associated with diabetes. Hence, the study aimed to estimate the prevalence and risk factors for vascular complications in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).