Physical activity, screen time, dietary habits, and health outcomes among children and adolescents in the Middle East and North Africa region: a narrative review

BackgroundPhysical activity (PA) and screen time (ST) are crucial determinants of health among children and adolescents. The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has witnessed rapid urbanization, lifestyle transitions, and increased digitalization; all impact PA and ST behaviors. To our knowle...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Public Health
Main Authors:	Shaikha Eisa Alnaqbi, Rahab Sohail, Hadia M. Radwan, Maysm N. Mohamad, Falak Zeb, Haydar Hasan, Mona Hashim, Tareq Osaili, Sharifa AlBlooshi, Ayesha S. Al Dhaheri, Lily Stojanovska, Leila Cheikh Ismail
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-09-01
Subjects:	children adolescent physical activity screen time Arab region
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1628904/full