Oral health behavior and factors associated with poor oral status in Qatar: results from a national health survey.

Objectives: Oral health is a crucial determinant of quality of life. We aimed to determine oral health condition and factors associated with poor oral status in the adult national population of Qatar.

Methods: We used data from the World Health Organization supported STEPS (STEPwise approach to Surveillance) Survey conducted by the Supreme Council of Health, Qatar in 2012.

Prevalence and determinants of metabolic syndrome in Qatar: results from a National Health Survey.

Objectives: To determine optimum measurements for abdominal obesity and to assess the prevalence and determinants of metabolic syndrome in Qatar.

Design: National health survey.

Setting: Qatar National STEPwise Survey conducted by the Supreme Council of Health during 2012.