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Lots of people (actually, mostly Filipinas) wear surgical masks when the weather is dusty. 

It seems that diabetes and asthma are quite a problem here.

I usually experience allergic rhinitis during sandstorm. Most of our cases are diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia.

Alliecat wrote:

It seems that diabetes is quite a problem here.

Because everyone is eating those fresh fruits and veggies from McDonalds and Shawarma House.

Bruckner,

Did u just say "fresh" from McDonald?

anaexpat wrote:

Bruckner,

Did u just say "fresh" from McDonald?

I did. That was my second attempt at being sarcastic on this forum.

Well u did very well

good one.  i chuckled

Bruckner wrote:

Alliecat wrote:

It seems that diabetes is quite a problem here.

Because everyone is eating those fresh fruits and veggies from McDonalds and Shawarma House.

True but many cases are type 1 (hereditary--there's a bad gene in the pool but since the Saudi's discourage marrying outsiders, this gene is perpetuated.  I read, in fact, that if it continues at the rate it's going, there will be no Saudis left in 60 years).

Me and my kids having problems  with dry skin .  and I feel soooo tired all the time

muslima1 wrote:

Me and my kids having problems  with dry skin .  and I feel soooo tired all the time

Muslims 1 the climate here is very dry so without using moisturiser your skin will dry out. The tiredness depending on how long you have been here can be accounted for with the altitude we are over 600m (approx 2000 ft) above sea level. Not many places in the UK are that high and it will make you feel tired for a time after you first arrive!

Endemic to Saudi would be diabetes, cardiovascular disease and diseases related to obesity. Family history of specific diseases like sickle cell disease are among the highest in the world. This maybe due to common genetic pool. I do notice that during dust storms acute attacks of asthma are higher. Other causes may be due to some industry being so close to major cities like cement factories with higher sulphur content.
McDonald - yes, kapsa - oh yes. Unhealthy living in Saudi has its problems.
Women and obesity in Saudi - another big topic. There has been a lot of lifestyle changes in the last 30 years. Average intake was 1500kcal while today the average Saudi consumes more than 4500kcal.

imraan007 wrote:

Women and obesity in Saudi - another big topic.

That's why they wear abayas

Actually the reason for the abaya stems from traditions and religion and not related to obesity. I was looking at life style changes, eating habits etc.
obesity is a world-wide problem.
"Your mama..." Jokes did not start in Saudi,
Let us not criticise an entire culture.
I believe there r some fine Saudi ladies out there

Alliecat wrote:

Bruckner wrote:

Alliecat wrote:

It seems that diabetes is quite a problem here.

Because everyone is eating those fresh fruits and veggies from McDonalds and Shawarma House.

True but many cases are type 1 (hereditary--there's a bad gene in the pool but since the Saudi's discourage marrying outsiders, this gene is perpetuated.  I read, in fact, that if it continues at the rate it's going, there will be no Saudis left in 60 years).

wont be any oil either, so it wont matter lol


but really. its the large amounts of sweets and junk food pushed all over the place, lack of activity and overall (as i observe) lazyness.

Actually the incidence is increasing at an alarming rate. I do agree diabetes is a major issue in Saudi. More than hereditary, is the life style changes. Less activity and more calories. Back home we had a lot of activity compared to Saudi. I mean walking in Saudi isn't so easy (too hot). Sports clubs are like a luxury. Food is cheap. Smoking is an additional risk factor. I hope there would be more investment in sport clubs especially for women. And this Saudi kapsa is so delicious too. The locals as well as expats keep saying the same thing. That is there is not much to do here in Saudi. Especially for ladies

muslima1 wrote:

Do u know illnesses which r unique to saudi weather and general healthcare

Enormous usage of all chemical hand sanitizers (especially those alcohol-free, based on povidone-iodine, benzalkonium chloride or triclosan), as well as spray air fresheners and parfums, kills useful gut microflora (which is natural body protections), damages lungs and causes different allergies and astma. Non-openable windows and missing natural ventilation in most accommodations increases the risk.

Too low temperatures in stores, offices and schools (for example - most students in classrooms wear warm cardigans) causes chill diseases.

thank u very much for your replies ,I think we have allergic rhinits,because after ent doctor prescribing some nose puffs I am noticing big changes after 2-3 days of using them ,and doctor strogly advised to use humidifiers. hope it will hepl us . 





How about summer what do u do for boiling weather. I was sooo disabled after just spending 15 mins in the heat because need to collect the kids from school every day. And how not to get ill from AC ,especially we  have to use it 24/7.

Martin Fin wrote:

muslima1 wrote:

Me and my kids having problems  with dry skin .  and I feel soooo tired all the time

Muslims 1 the climate here is very dry so without using moisturiser your skin will dry out. The tiredness depending on how long you have been here can be accounted for with the altitude we are over 600m (approx 2000 ft) above sea level. Not many places in the UK are that high and it will make you feel tired for a time after you first arrive!

thanks you are right , and the water is drying as well.

muslima1 wrote:

thank u very much for your replies ,I think we have allergic rhinits,because after ent doctor prescribing some nose puffs I am noticing big changes after 2-3 days of using them ,and doctor strogly advised to use humidifiers. hope it will hepl us . 

How about summer what do u do for boiling weather. I was sooo disabled after just spending 15 mins in the heat because need to collect the kids from school every day. And how not to get ill from AC ,especially we  have to use it 24/7.

I use pure Red sea water for nose spray - the best natural medicine for sniffle.

I like heat and being in +40C I always think that this is better than -20C, even better than +5 . At least at your home you can tune the AC temperature as you want. My comfort temperature is +26C-+28C and our ACs are mostly off from November till March.

Remember to clean the filters of ur ac too. Sea water nasal gels and sprays r easily available locally. Try to identify ur allergen and stay away from it