The Epidemiology of Undiagnosed Illnesses A Call to Action in Saudi Arabia

Mohammed Salah Hussein; Hamad Saleh H. Alqaed; Alhejeili Alboraa Mansur; Faisal Sulaiman Alkathery; Abdulrahman Khulaif Alharbi; Hassan Abdulrahman Aloraini; Alhassar; Abdullah Ali; Fatema Ali Jawad Abdulla Sarhan; Abdullah Saud Abdullah Alfaraj; Saleh Mohammed Alhai; Abbas Hassan Abbas Al Lashit

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The Epidemiology of Undiagnosed Illnesses A Call to Action in Saudi Arabia

Mohammed Salah Hussein, Hamad Saleh H. Alqaed, Alhejeili Alboraa Mansur, Faisal Sulaiman Alkathery, Abdulrahman Khulaif Alharbi, Hassan Abdulrahman Aloraini, Alhassar, Abdullah Ali, Fatema Ali Jawad Abdulla Sarhan, Abdullah Saud Abdullah Alfaraj, Saleh Mohammed Alhai, Abbas Hassan Abbas Al Lashit.

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The prevalence of undiagnosed illnesses in Saudi Arabia presents a significant public health challenge, impacting individuals and the healthcare system. Epidemiological studies indicate that conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and mental health disorders often go unnoticed due to a lack of effective screening protocols and public awareness. The rising burden of these chronic diseases can be traced to lifestyle changes, urbanization, and increased risk factors such as obesity and sedentary behavior. Current health initiatives may not adequately address unrecognized diseases, leading to late diagnoses and poorer health outcomes, emphasizing the urgent need for comprehensive screening programs and community education. To combat the growing issue of undiagnosed illnesses in Saudi Arabia, a multifaceted approach is essential. This includes enhancing healthcare infrastructure by incorporating advanced diagnostic tools and training healthcare professionals to recognize atypical symptoms. Public health campaigns should focus on raising awareness about common undiagnosed conditions, integrating mental health screenings into routine healthcare visits, and promoting healthy lifestyle choices. Collaboration between government entities, healthcare providers, and community organizations will be crucial to establish a sustainable framework for early detection and intervention. By prioritizing research and preventive measures, Saudi Arabia can improve health outcomes and reduce the burden of undiagnosed illnesses on its population.

Key words: Undiagnosed illnesses, epidemiology, public health, Saudi Arabia, diabetes, hypertension, mental health, healthcare infrastructure, screening programs, community awareness, lifestyle changes, preventive measures.

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Hussein MS, Alqaed HSH, Mansur AA, Alkathery FS, Alharbi AK, Aloraini HA, Alhassar , Ali A, Sarhan FAJA, Alfaraj ASA, Alhai SM, Lashit AHAA. The Epidemiology of Undiagnosed Illnesses A Call to Action in Saudi Arabia. IJMDC. 2025; 9(1): 195-204. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1734991853

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Hussein MS, Alqaed HSH, Mansur AA, Alkathery FS, Alharbi AK, Aloraini HA, Alhassar , Ali A, Sarhan FAJA, Alfaraj ASA, Alhai SM, Lashit AHAA. The Epidemiology of Undiagnosed Illnesses A Call to Action in Saudi Arabia. https://www.ijmdc.com/?mno=234397 [Access: March 17, 2025]. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1734991853

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Hussein MS, Alqaed HSH, Mansur AA, Alkathery FS, Alharbi AK, Aloraini HA, Alhassar , Ali A, Sarhan FAJA, Alfaraj ASA, Alhai SM, Lashit AHAA. The Epidemiology of Undiagnosed Illnesses A Call to Action in Saudi Arabia. IJMDC. 2025; 9(1): 195-204. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1734991853

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Hussein MS, Alqaed HSH, Mansur AA, Alkathery FS, Alharbi AK, Aloraini HA, Alhassar , Ali A, Sarhan FAJA, Alfaraj ASA, Alhai SM, Lashit AHAA. The Epidemiology of Undiagnosed Illnesses A Call to Action in Saudi Arabia. IJMDC. (2025), [cited March 17, 2025]; 9(1): 195-204. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1734991853

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Hussein, M. S., Alqaed, . H. S. H., Mansur, . A. A., Alkathery, . F. S., Alharbi, . A. K., Aloraini, . H. A., Alhassar, ., Ali, . A., Sarhan, . F. A. J. A., Alfaraj, . A. S. A., Alhai, . S. M. & Lashit, . A. H. A. A. (2025) The Epidemiology of Undiagnosed Illnesses A Call to Action in Saudi Arabia. IJMDC, 9 (1), 195-204. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1734991853

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Hussein, Mohammed Salah, Hamad Saleh H. Alqaed, Alhejeili Alboraa Mansur, Faisal Sulaiman Alkathery, Abdulrahman Khulaif Alharbi, Hassan Abdulrahman Aloraini, Alhassar, Abdullah Ali, Fatema Ali Jawad Abdulla Sarhan, Abdullah Saud Abdullah Alfaraj, Saleh Mohammed Alhai, and Abbas Hassan Abbas Al Lashit. 2025. The Epidemiology of Undiagnosed Illnesses A Call to Action in Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 9 (1), 195-204. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1734991853

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Hussein, Mohammed Salah, Hamad Saleh H. Alqaed, Alhejeili Alboraa Mansur, Faisal Sulaiman Alkathery, Abdulrahman Khulaif Alharbi, Hassan Abdulrahman Aloraini, Alhassar, Abdullah Ali, Fatema Ali Jawad Abdulla Sarhan, Abdullah Saud Abdullah Alfaraj, Saleh Mohammed Alhai, and Abbas Hassan Abbas Al Lashit. "The Epidemiology of Undiagnosed Illnesses A Call to Action in Saudi Arabia." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 9 (2025), 195-204. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1734991853

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Hussein, Mohammed Salah, Hamad Saleh H. Alqaed, Alhejeili Alboraa Mansur, Faisal Sulaiman Alkathery, Abdulrahman Khulaif Alharbi, Hassan Abdulrahman Aloraini, Alhassar, Abdullah Ali, Fatema Ali Jawad Abdulla Sarhan, Abdullah Saud Abdullah Alfaraj, Saleh Mohammed Alhai, and Abbas Hassan Abbas Al Lashit. "The Epidemiology of Undiagnosed Illnesses A Call to Action in Saudi Arabia." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 9.1 (2025), 195-204. Print. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1734991853

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Hussein, M. S., Alqaed, . H. S. H., Mansur, . A. A., Alkathery, . F. S., Alharbi, . A. K., Aloraini, . H. A., Alhassar, ., Ali, . A., Sarhan, . F. A. J. A., Alfaraj, . A. S. A., Alhai, . S. M. & Lashit, . A. H. A. A. (2025) The Epidemiology of Undiagnosed Illnesses A Call to Action in Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 9 (1), 195-204. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1734991853

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