Exploring Heart Health in the UAE
As we all head off to our vacation destinations during the summer, this year Dubai has surely been a popular one. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is known for its modern cities, breathtaking architecture, and a lifestyle that blends tradition with innovation. Dubai, in particular, has transformed into a global hub for business, tourism, and luxury. However, as the pace of life quickens, and modernization takes hold. I, personally, just took a trip to the UAE to explore information about the heart specifically in Arab populations by meeting several doctors, cardiologists, and taking polls. Now, what are these factors that influence the heart health of people in Dubai? Even though heart disease is prevalent in 30% of the UAE’s population, this number is still lower than that of the Americas or Europe, now you might be wondering, why? While tourism has increased abundance of fast-food chains and eating out culture accounting for the higher numbers of heart disease, the local Emirati popula...