When social media meets food culture: Kuwait's health growing public challenge

A silent public health crisis is boiling under the surface in Kuwait. In recent years, the country has witnessed a sharp rise in nutrition-related diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and hypertension. Data from multiple international agencies point unequivocally to worsening health conditions associated with eating practices. The World Obesity Atlas 2024 reports that more than 75% of adults in Kuwait are overweight, with nearly half classified as obese. Likewise, the World Health Organization’s Global Report on Hypertension (2023) shows prevalence rates above 40% – far exceeding the global average of 30%.