econ- ct 5
HEALTHCARE STATISTICS OF CITIES IN SAUDI ARABIA
HCM 564/22367
Healthcare Economics
Module 5: Critical Thinking
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Outlines
This presentation will outline the following:
Population census of Riyadh, Buraydah and Al Quryyat cities.
Income status of each city.
Health status statistics of each city's population.
Available healthcare services and settings.
Analysis of findings based on income, health outcomes and distribution of healthcare services in each city.
Conclusion.
This presentation will outline the following
Population census of Riyadh, Buraydah and Al Qurayyat cities, income status of each city, health status statistics of each city's population, available healthcare services and settings, analysis of findings based on income, health outcomes and distribution of healthcare services in each city and lastly conclusion.
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Riyadh City
https://www.worldatlas.com/as/sa/01/where-is-riyadh.html
It is the capital city of Saudi Arabia and one of the most multicultural cities in the Arab world (World Atlas, 2018c; High Commission for the Development of Arriyadh, 2016).
Riyadh is the capital city of Saudi Arabia which is located in the central region of Saudi Arabia and it is one of the most multicultural cities in the Arab world (World Atlas, 2018c; Ar Riyadh City Website, 2016). It carries the second largest share of population 24% in the country compared to Makkah which carries 25% of the population (Salam, Elsegaey, Khraif & Al-Mutairi, 2014). There are many ministries, embassies, diplomatic operations as well as educational, financial, technical, commercial and social organizations in Riyadh (The Saudi Network, 2018b). Riyadh has experienced dramatic changes in its physical and social structures over the years (Al-Gabbani, 1991). In 2015, Riyadh growth rate has increased to 4% (World Population Review, 2017; High Commission for the Development of Arriyadh, 2016).
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Census of Riyadh Population
(General Authority for Statistics Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2015c)
The population of Riyadh is 5,188,286 (United Nation Data, 2017).
The population of Riyadh city is 5,188,286 people (United Nation Data, 2017). Population of Riyadh consist of Saudis which represent 61% in which 32% are Saudi males and 29% are Saudi females (General Authority for Statistics Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2015c). Also, it consists of non-Saudis which represent 39% in which 27% are non-Saudi males and 12% are non-Saudi females (General Authority for Statistics Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2015c). Riyadh population is 24% of total population of Saudi Arabia (World Population Review, 2017). Riyadh is an urban region that has a high concentration of non-Saudi population working in different sectors in Riyadh city (Salam, Elsegaey, Khraif & Al-Mutairi, 2014).
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Population of Riyadh
Riyadh City PopulationProportion of Saudi Males Proportion of Saudi Females Proportion of Non-Saudi Males Proportion of Non-Saudi Females 0.32 0.28999999999999998 0.27 0.12
Census of Riyadh Population
(The Statistics Portal, 2018)
Approximately 25.5% of Saudi population aged 0 to 14 years old and 71.3% aged between 15 and 64 years old (The Statistics Portal, 2018). Also, about 3.16% aged between 65 years and older (The Statistics Portal, 2018). Over the years, healthier lifestyles, increase life expectancy and decrease fertility rates have improved age structure in Riyadh (Abusaaq , 2015). The age structure of Riyadh is estimated to economically grow by 1.74% per year (Abusaaq , 2015). Age structure of Riyadh city has gone through transitional periods in which it defines the economic characteristics and then affect the economic growth in the city (Abusaaq , 2015; Al-Gabbani, 1991).
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Age of Riyadh Population
Age of Riyadh Population
0 - 14 Years Old 15 - 64 Years Old 65 - more 0.255 0.71299999999999997 3.1E-2
Census of Riyadh Population
(World Population Review, 2017)
| GDP | Data |
| Riyadh GDP per capita | $32,372 (Citie, 2018) |
| Municipal Budget | $227,943 billion (Citie, 2018) |
Level of education is important predictor of children growth and development. Education significantly relates to increase in awareness and better employment opportunities which influence the socioeconomic status of families (Alhaidari et al., 2016). Malnutrition, underweight and growth abnormalities among children were linked to less educated and unemployed mothers (Alhaidari et al., 2016). In Riyadh, 92% of the population are educated and enrolled in different levels of education while 8% are illiterate (World Population Review, 2017). This is considered an achievement for Riyadh when compared to other cities that have high population rates suffering from illiteracy (World Population Review, 2017). Riyadh has $32,372 GDP per capita and Municipal budget of $227,943 billion (Citie, 2018).
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Level of Education of Riyadh Population
Education of Riyadh PopulationEducated Illiterate 0.92 0.08
Riyadh City
| City Data | |
| Healthcare Settings | 575 healthcare settings which include hospitals, clinics and healthcare centers |
| Healthcare Services | Primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare services which include but not limited to emergency, cardiology, oncology, dental, diabetes and rehabilitation services. |
| Hospitals | 47 hospitals |
| Hospital Beds | 7937 beds |
(Ministry of Health, 2015).
In Riyadh, there are 575 healthcare settings in which 424 are public healthcare centers, 47 are hospitals, 33 are dialysis centers, 62 antismoking clinics and healthcare centers such as cardiology, dental, oncology, rehabilitation and diabetes centers (Ministry of Health, 2015). Total hospital beds in Riyadh is 7937 beds (Ministry of Health, 2015). Healthcare services provided are primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare services which include but not limited to emergency, cardiology, oncology, dental, diabetes and rehabilitation services (Ministry of Health, 2015).
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Health Status Statistics in Riyadh
Top five chronic diseases:
Obesity 40%.
Dyslipidemia 33%.
Hypertension 32%
Diabetes Mellitus 31%.
Coronary Artery Diseases (CAD) 6% (Alhusain, Alotabi, Almegbel, Masuadi & Hassan, 2016).
Chronic noncommunicable diseases in urban areas such as Riyadh are common due to many factors such as physical inactivity and consumption of unhealthy food. The major chronic noncommunicable diseases in Riyadh are enormously increasing. The top five chronic diseases in Riyadh city care Obesity which represent 40% of Riyadh population, Dyslipidemia which represent 33%, Hypertension of 32%, Diabetes Mellitus (DM) of 31% and Coronary Artery Diseases (CAD) of 6% (Alhusain, Alotabi, Almegbel, Masuadi & Hassan, 2016). Obesity is a main contributor to other chronic noncommunicable diseases such as DM, CAD and Hypertension.
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Analysis of Findings for Riyadh Population
Riyadh is the capital city of Saudi Arabia and it holds the highest population rate in the country.
Gender distribution of Riyadh population shows higher Saudi males then females and also shows high percentage of non Saudis (General Authority for Statistics Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2015c).
Healthier lifestyles, increase life expectancy and decrease fertility rates have improved age structure in Riyadh (Abusaaq , 2015).
Riyadh is the capital city of Saudi Arabia and it holds the highest population rate in the country. It is considered a large size population city. Gender distribution of Riyadh population shows higher Saudi males then females and also shows high percentage of non Saudis (General Authority for Statistics Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2015c). Healthier lifestyles, increase life expectancy and decrease fertility rates have improved age structure in Riyadh (Abusaaq , 2015).
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Analysis of Findings for Riyadh Population
Age structure of Riyadh city has gone through transitional periods in which it defines the economic characteristics and then affect the economic growth in the city (Abusaaq , 2015; Al-Gabbani, 1991).
It is important to consider rural areas near to Riyadh city and offer basic services that population needs in these areas.
Education is an achievement for Riyadh when compared to other cities that have high population rates suffering from illiteracy (World Population Review, 2017).
Age structure of Riyadh city has gone through transitional periods that defines the economic characteristics and then affect the economic growth in the city (Abusaaq , 2015; Al-Gabbani, 1991). It is important to consider rural areas near to Riyadh city and offer basic services that population needs in these areas.
Education is an achievement for Riyadh when compared to other cities that have high population rates suffering from illiteracy (World Population Review, 2017).
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Analysis of Findings for Riyadh Population
Riyadh has $32,372 GDP per capita and Municipal budget of $227,943 billion in which it can be utilized wisely for the best services to the population (Citie, 2018).
The availability of great number of healthcare settings help and support population needs.
Ministry of Health (MOH) need to improve public health education and awareness toward obesity prevention as it is a major method to prevent chronic diseases.
Riyadh has $32,372 GDP per capita and Municipal budget of $227,943 billion in which it can be utilized wisely for the best services to the population (Citie, 2018). The availability of great number of healthcare settings providing different healthcare services help and support population needs. Ministry of Health need to improve public health education and awareness toward obesity prevention as it is a major method to prevent chronic diseases.
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Buraydah City
https://www.worldatlas.com/as/sa/14/where-is-buraydah.html
Burydah city is the largest city in Al-Qassim. It is located in central Saudi Arabia, north west of Riyadh city (The Saudi Network, 2018a).
It has an agriculture based economy (World Atlas, 2018b; The Saudi Network, 2018a).
Buraydah city is the largest and most important city in Al-Qassim region (World Atlas, 2018b; The Saudi Network, 2018a). It has the local council and headquarter of governor (Al Bassam, 2012). It is one of the fast growing urban areas in the country. It is located in central Saudi Arabia, north west of Riyadh city (The Saudi Network, 2018). It has an agriculture based economy (The Saudi Network, 2018a). Also, it is one of the most commercial cities and has the largest dates market in the world (Al Bassam, 2012). Buraydah represent 2% of the total population of Saudi Arabia (Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs, 2016).
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Buraydah City
(General Authority for Statistics Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2015a)
The population of Buraydah is 467,410 (United Nation Data, 2017).
The population of Buraydah city is 467,410 people (United Nation Data, 2017). Population of Buraydah consist of Saudis which represent 75% in which 38% are Saudi males and 37% are Saudi females (General Authority for Statistics Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2015a). Also, it consists of non-Saudis which represent 25% in which 19% are non-Saudi males and 6% are non-Saudi females (General Authority for Statistics Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2015a). Buraydah represents 2% of the total population of Saudi Arabia and considered a fast growing urban city (General Authority for Statistics Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2015a).
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Buraydah Population
Riyadh City PopulationProportion of Saudi Males Proportion of Saudi Females Proportion of Non-Saudi Males Proportion of Non-Saudi Females 0.38 0.37 0.19 0.06
Census of Buraydah Population
(General Authority for Statistics Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2015a)
Approximately 24% of Saudi population aged 0 to 14 years old and 66% aged between 15 and 64 years old (General Authority for Statistics Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2015a). Also, about 3% aged between 65 years and older (General Authority for Statistics Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2015a). The population growth rate of Buraydah is 3.76% per annum that is almost double the nation growth rate (General Authority for Statistics Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2015a).
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Age of Burydah Population
0 - 14 Years Old 15 - 64 Years Old 65 - More 0.24 0.66 0.03
Census of Buraydah Population
(General Authority for Statistics Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2015c)
| GDP | Data |
| Buraydah GDP per capita | $25,969 (Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs, 2016) |
Level of education is important for better health status of children as well as better growth and development. Education impacts the socioeconomic status of families (Alhaidari et al., 2016). In Buraydah, 93% of the population are enrolled in education in which 20% are enrolled in higher education. This indicates a high rate of awareness while 8% are illiterate (General Authority for Statistics Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2015c). Education is considered a strong point for Buraydah in which it can utilize the skills of young population in improving the economical growth of the city (World Population Review, 2017). Buraydah has $25,969 GDP per capita which is characterized as a good economic growth (Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs, 2016). It has a high economic productivity and high household income because of its four chief sectors that support it’s economic status (Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs, 2016). These sectors are agricultural, commercial, public and administrative sectors. Agriculture is the keystone of Buraydah’s economy in which 17% of its GDP come from agricultural productions (Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs, 2016).
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Education of Buraydah Population
Education of Buraydah PopulationEducate d Illiterate 0.93 7.0000000000000007E-2
Buraydah City
| City Data | |
| Healthcare Settings | 224 healthcare settings which include hospitals, clinics and healthcare centers |
| Healthcare Services | Primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare services which include but not limited to emergency, cardiology, oncology, dental, diabetes and rehabilitation services. |
| Hospitals | 18 hospitals |
| Hospital Beds | 2809 beds |
(Ministry of Health, 2015).
In Buraydah, there are 224 healthcare settings in which 177 are public healthcare centers, 18 are hospitals, 15 are dialysis centers, four antismoking clinics and healthcare centers such as cardiology, dental, oncology, rehabilitation and diabetes centers (Ministry of Health, 2015). Total hospital beds in Buraydah is 2809 beds (Ministry of Health, 2015). Healthcare services provided are primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare services which include but not limited to emergency, cardiology, oncology, dental, diabetes and rehabilitation services (Ministry of Health, 2015).
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Health Status Statistics in Buraydah
Top six chronic diseases:
- Hypertension 71%.
Obesity 34%.
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) 27%.
Heart Diseases 16%.
Asthma 9%.
Cancer 2% (Saquib et al., 2017).
Chronic noncommunicable diseases in fast growing urban areas including Buraydah are increasingly reported (Saquib et al., 2017). The top six chronic noncommunicable diseases in Buraydah are Hypertension 71%, Obesity 34%, DM 27%, Heart diseases 16%, Asthma 9% and Cancer 2% (Saquib et al., 2017). Chronic diseases increase as age and Body Mass Index (BMI) increase. Unhealthy lifestyles such as smoking, physical inactivity and consumption of unhealthy food are likely to cause chronic diseases especially among elderly (Saquib et al., 2017).
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Analysis of Findings for Buraydah Population
Buraydah is a fast growing urban city and has an agriculture based economy (World Atlas, 2018b; The Saudi Network, 2018a).
Gender distribution of Buraydah population shows almost equal Saudi males to Saudi females (General Authority for Statistics Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2015a).
Buraydah is a fast growing urban and highly economical city which has an agriculture based economy (World Atlas, 2018b; The Saudi Network, 2018a).
Gender distribution of Buraydah population shows almost equal Saudi males to Saudi females (General Authority for Statistics Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2015a).
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Analysis of Findings for Buraydah Population
Education is considered a strong point for Buraydah in which it can utilize the skills of young population in improving the economical growth of the city (World Population Review, 2017).
Buraydah has $25,969 GDP per capita which is characterized as a good economic growth (Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs, 2016).
Education is considered a strong point for Buraydah in which it can utilize the skills of young population in improving the economical growth of the city (World Population Review, 2017). Buraydah has $25,969 GDP per capita which is characterized as a good economic growth (Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs, 2016).
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Analysis of Findings for Buraydah Population
The availability of different healthcare settings help and support the population needs of Buraydah.
Ministry of Health need to improve public health education and awareness about healthy lifestyles which is important in preventing chronic diseases such as Obesity (Saquib et al., 2017).
The availability of different healthcare settings help and support the population needs of Buraydah. Ministry of Health need to improve public health education and awareness toward obesity prevention as it is a major method to prevent chronic diseases (Saquib et al., 2017).
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Al Qurayyat City
It is located in AlJouf region, north west of Saudi Arabia.
It is considered the second biggest city in Aljouf and one of the most smallest cities in the country (World Atlas, 2018a).
https://www.worldatlas.com/as/sa/12/where-is-al-qurayyat.html
Al Qurayyat is located in AlJouf region, north west of Saudi Arabia. It is considered the second biggest city in Aljouf and one of the most smallest cities in the country (World Atlas, 2018a). It is well known for its agriculture and its historical landmarks. There are ancient palaces and old villages that are considered main destination for tourism (World Atlas, 2018a).
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Census of Al Qurayyat Population
(General Authority for Statistics Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2015a)
The population of Riyadh is 116,153 (United Nation Data, 2017).
The population of Al Qurayyat city is 116,153 people (United Nation Data, 2017). Population of Riyadh consist of Saudis which represent 82% in which 41% are Saudi males and 41% are Saudi females (General Authority for Statistics Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2015a). Also, it consists of non-Saudis which represent 18% in which 13% are non-Saudi males and 5% are non-Saudi females (General Authority for Statistics Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2015a). Al Qurayyat population is about 0.5% of total population of Saudi Arabia (General Authority for Statistics Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2015a).
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Population of Al Qurayyat
Riyadh City Population
Proportion of Saudi Males Proportion of Saudi Females Proportion of Non-Saudi Males Proportion of Non-Saudi Females 0.41 0.41 0.13 0.05
Census of Al Qurayyat Population
(General Authority for Statistics Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2015b)
Around 26% of Al Quryyat population aged 0 to 14 years old and 71% aged between 15 and 64 years old (General Authority for Statistics Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2015b). Also, about 3% aged between 65 years and older (General Authority for Statistics Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2015b). The age structure of Al Qurayyat is the same as age structure of Riyadh except that Riyadh has the highest population rate in the country. It is important to consider the economical characteristics of Al Qurayyat that will affect the socioeconomic growth in the city (Abusaaq , 2015; Al-Gabbani, 1991).
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Age of Al Qurayyat Population
Age of Al Quryyat Population0 - 14 Years Old 15 - 64 Years Old 65 - more 0.26 0.71 0.03
Census of Al Qurayyat Population
(World Population Review, 2017)
| GDP | Data |
| Al Qurayyat GDP per capita | $24,000 (World Atlas. (2018a) |
In Al Qurayyat, 96% of the population are educated and enrolled in different levels of education while 4% are illiterate (General Authority for Statistics Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2017). 22% are enrolled in higher education and 74% in different levels of education (General Authority for Statistics Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2017). Education is one the greatest achievement of Al Qurayyat considering it is a small city. It has $24,000 GDP per capita (World Atlas, 2018a).
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Level of Education of Al Qurayyat Population
Education of Riyadh PopulationEducated Illiterate 0.96 0.04
Al Qurayyat City
| City Data | |
| Healthcare Settings | 30 healthcare settings which include hospitals, clinics and healthcare centers |
| Healthcare Services | Primary and secondary healthcare services includebut not limited to emergency, maternal and diabetes healthcare services. |
| Hospitals | Four hospitals |
| Hospital Beds | 490 beds |
(Ministry of Health, 2015).
In Al Qurayyat, there are 30 healthcare settings in which 19 are public healthcare centers, four are hospitals, one is a dialysis center, one is a diabetic center, one is an antismoking clinic and one dental healthcare center (Ministry of Health, 2015). There is no cardiology, oncology or rehabilitation centers in Al Qurayyat (Ministry of Health, 2015). Patients need to travel to main cities such as Riyadh to seek for advanced healthcare services. Total hospital beds in Al Qurayyat is 490 beds (Ministry of Health, 2015). Healthcare services provided are primary and secondary healthcare services which include emergency and diabetes services (Ministry of Health, 2015).
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Health Status Statistics in Al Qurayyat
Top four chronic diseases:
Obesity 40%.
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) 27%.
Hypocholesteremia 24%.
Hypertension 21% (Alshaikh, Filippidis, Baldove, Majeed & Rawaf, 2016)
Obesity, physical inactivity and consumption of unhealthy food are main factors of the occurrence of chronic diseases. The major chronic noncommunicable diseases in Al Qurayyat are Obesity 40%, DM 27%, Hypocholesteremia 24% and Hypertension of 21% (Alshaikh, Filippidis, Baldove, Majeed & Rawaf, 2016). Urbanizations, sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy eating habits have resulted in obesity which is a strong contributor of chronic diseases (Farahat, Joshi & Al-Mazrou, 2007). Healthy lifestyles can improve health status of Al Qurayyat population by engaging in physical activities and consuming healthier food (Alshaikh et al., 2016).
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Analysis of Findings for Al Qurayyat Population
Al Qurayyat is the second biggest city in Aljouf and one of the most smallest cities in the country (World Atlas, 2018a).
Gender distribution of Al Qurayyat population shows equal Saudi males to Saudi females with low percentage of non Saudis (General Authority for Statistics Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2015a).
The age structure of Al Qurayyat is the same as of Riyadh except that Riyadh has the highest population rate in the country.
Al Qurayyat is the second biggest city in Aljouf and one of the most smallest cities in the country (World Atlas, 2018a). Gender distribution of Al Qurayyat population shows equal Saudi males to Saudi females with low percentage of non Saudis (General Authority for Statistics Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2015a). The age structure of Al Qurayyat is the same as of Riyadh except that Riyadh has the highest population rate in the country while Al Qurayyat has the least population rate. It is important to consider the economical characteristics of Al Qurayyat that will affect the socioeconomic growth in the city (Abusaaq , 2015; Al-Gabbani, 1991).
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Analysis of Findings for Al Qurayyat Population
Education is one the greatest achievement of Al Qurayyat considering it is a small city. It has $24,000 GDP per capita (World Atlas, 2018a).
It has four hospitals and limited healthcare settings with no tertiary healthcare services provided (Ministry of Health, 2015).
Patients need to travel to main cities such as Riyadh to seek for advanced healthcare services.
Education is one the greatest achievement of Al Qurayyat considering it is a small city. It has $24,000 GDP per capita which is good to support the services provided for the population (World Atlas, 2018a). It has four hospitals and limited healthcare settings with no tertiary healthcare services provided (Ministry of Health, 2015). Patients need to travel to main cities such as Riyadh to seek for advanced healthcare services.
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Analysis of Findings for Al Qurayyat Population
Ministry of Health need to establish tertiary healthcare settings that offer advanced healthcare services which the population need. This will save money, time and lives of patients.
Healthy lifestyles can improve health status of Al Quryyat population by engaging in physical activities and consuming healthier food (Alshaikh et al., 2016).
Health education and promotion of healthy lifestyles can prevent chronic diseases such as Obesity.
Ministry of Health need to establish tertiary healthcare settings that offer advanced healthcare services which the population need. This will save money, time and lives of patients. Healthy lifestyles can improve health status of Al Quryyat population by engaging in physical activities and consuming healthier food (Alshaikh et al., 2016). Health education and promotion of healthy lifestyles can prevent chronic diseases such as Obesity.
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Conclusion
Saudi Vision 2030 has objectives to develop the cities around the country with all services that population need to promote for good quality of life, healthy lifestyles and attractive living environment (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia vision 2030, 2016).
Saudi Vision 2030 has objectives to develop the cities around the country with all services that population need to promote for good quality of life, healthy lifestyles and attractive living environment (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia vision 2030, 2016). Also, it has objectives for healthcare improvement to addresses the importance of chronic diseases prevention.
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