Publications by authors named "Yazan Nagi"
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- Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is the top cause of death worldwide, and Jordan, with its unique healthcare system and demographic factors, is identified as an important case study for understanding CVD trends in the Arab region.
- Using data from the Global Burden of Disease dataset, research showed that between 1990 and 2019, while the overall burden of CVD mortality and prevalence increased in absolute numbers, age-standardized rates for these and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) actually decreased in Jordan.
- The main risk factors for CVD in Jordan in 2019 included high systolic blood pressure, obesity, dietary risks, and high LDL cholesterol, revealing significant health challenges that still need to be addressed despite
An estimated 1.5 million displaced Syrians live in Lebanon, sharing neighbourhoods and communal spaces with longer-term Lebanese and Palestinian residents. The Syrian Civil War has lasted over one decade.
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