"mHealth" in the Middle East

Like many other parts of the world, a number of countries in the Middle East are seeing a rapid rise in “lifestyle” related health problems such as obesity and diabetes. The causes of this are multiple, but include changing diets, reduced opportunities for exercise (particularly at the height of summer) and increased life expectancy. Given the high penetration of mobile phones in the region, it is no wonder that governments, health professionals, and entrepreneurs are increasingly looking at mobile as

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“mHealth” in the Middle East