Table 1. Prevalence of noncommunicable disease risk factors in some countries Eastern Mediterranean
| Country | Year | Smoking (%) | Low physical activity (%) | Low intake of fresh fruits and vegetables (%) | Alcohol consumption/ current drinkers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current daily smokers | daily activity ≤ 10 min | ≤ 5 serving/day | Drinking alcohol in the last 30 days | ||
| Bahrain | 2007 | 17.9 | 57 | 44 | |
| Egypt | 2005/ 2006 | 18 | 70.4 | 79 | 2.1 |
| Iran, Islamic Republic of | 2005 | 13 | 67.5 | ||
| Iraq | 2005 | 21.6 | 56.7 | 91.4 | |
| Jordan | 2007 | 29 | 51 | 57 | 0.9 |
| Kuwait | 2005 | 20.6 | 64.7 | 61 | 2.7 |
| Oman | 2006 | 9.3 | 69.9 | 33.2 | |
| Saudi Arabia | 2007 | 11 | 67.7 | 93.45 | |
| Sudan | 2005 | 12 | 86.8 | 1.8 | |
| Syrian Arab Republic | 2003 | 24.7 | 31.15 | 95.7 | 6.36 |
| Source: STEPwise survey | |||||
