• Menu
  • Menu
  • Opinion
  • Opinion
  • UAE
  • World
  • Gold/Forex
  • Subscribe
  • Logout
Trending
UAE holidays 2021 Coronavirus Special Reports Call support now available on CV services Travel
  • Latest News
  • UAE
    • Crime
    • Education
      • Young Editors
    • Environment
    • Government
    • Health
      • Better Health
      • Why Worry
    • Transport
    • Science
    • Weather
    • Reader Complaint
    • Ask the Law
  • Living In UAE
    • Visa+Immigration
    • Housing
    • Phone+Internet
    • Banking
    • Transport
    • Health
    • Education
    • Relocate
    • Ask Us
  • Gulf
  • Your Money
    • Saving and Investment
    • Budget Living
    • Taxation
    • Expert Columns
    • Community Tips
  • Business
    • Banking
    • Aviation
    • Property
    • Energy
    • Analysis
    • Tourism
    • Markets
    • Retail
    • Company Releases
  • World
    • Gulf
      • Bahrain
      • Kuwait
      • Oman
      • Qatar
      • Saudi
      • Yemen
    • Mena
    • Europe
      • Brexit
    • Africa
    • Americas
      • US Presidential Elections 2020
    • Asia
      • India
      • Pakistan
      • Philippines
    • Oceania
    • Offbeat
    • Court and Crime
    • Coronavirus
    • Infographics
  • Opinion
    • Editorials
    • Op-Eds
    • Letters
    • Off the Cuff
    • Cartoons
    • From the Editors
  • Sport
    • UAE Sport
    • Horse Racing
      • Dubai World Cup
    • Cricket
      • ICC
    • Football
    • Motorsport
    • Tennis
      • Dubai Duty Free Tennis 2020
    • Golf
    • Rugby
  • Entertainment
    • Hollywood
    • Bollywood
    • Pakistani Cinema
    • Pinoy Celebs
    • South Indian
    • Arab Celebs
    • Music
    • TV
    • Books
    • Theatre
    • Arts+Culture
  • Going Out
    • Movie Reviews
    • Society
  • Photos
    • News
    • Entertainment
    • Readers' Photos
    • Lifestyle
    • Business
    • Sports
  • Parenting
    • Pregnancy & Baby
    • Learning & Play
    • Child Health
    • For Mums & Dads
    • Ask Us
  • Auto
    • News
    • Test Drives
    • Car Culture
    • Auto Care
  • Lifestyle
    • Health+Fitness
      • Beating Breast Cancer
    • Family
    • Community
      • India
      • Pakistan
      • #Pinoy
    • Home
    • Fashion
    • Weekend Review
  • GN Reach
  • Jobs
  • Tech
    • Electronics
      • Gitex Shopper
    • Gaming
    • Trends
    • Fin-Tech
    • Media
  • How To
    • Employment
      • Jobs
    • Passports & Visas
    • Your Money
    • Legal
  • Videos
    • How-To
    • Best Of Bollywood
    • News
    • Entertainment
    • Business
    • Sport
    • #Pinoy
    • Community
    • Travel
    • Technology
  • GN Focus
  • Travel
    • Destinations
    • Hotels
  • Gold-Forex
  • Notifications
  • Gold/Forex
  • Prayer Times
  • Cinema Listing
  • About Gulf News
  • Contact us
  • Work with us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Gulf News store
  • Advertise with us
  • Reach by GN
  • GN Focus
  • Gulf News epaper
  • Sitemap
  • Have your say
  • © Al Nisr Publishing LLC 2021. All rights reserved.
    From the Editors: Dubai's diabetes statistics are a cause for concern

    Opinion

    Login / Sign Up
    Logout
    Wednesday, January 20, 2021
    Gold / Forex

    Opinion

    • Editorials
    • Op-Eds
    • Letters
    • Off the Cuff
    • Cartoons
    • From the Editors
    All Sections

    From the Editors: Dubai's diabetes statistics are a cause for concern

    There is no room for complacency when it comes to COVID-19


    Published:  December 05, 2020 09:56 Compiled by Dona Cherian, Assistant Online Editor

    1 of 5
    Dubai Health Authority coronavirus diabetes
    Diabetes levels are a cause for concern: In a rather disturbing study released on Friday, the Dubai Health Authority announced that around 30 per cent of the emirate’s population are diabetic or pre-diabetic. The 2019 survey also revealed almost 13 per cent of those aged 25-45 have pre-diabetes. These numbers show how physical inactivity is vastly contributing to lifestyle diseases such as diabetes. It is imperative that we become more responsible to ourselves, by eating healthy and exercising on a regular basis, thus being able to enjoy the quality of life that Dubai offers us. Somshankar Bandyopadhyay, Assistant Editor Image Credit: iStock
    2 of 5
    1.1422836-3798577137
    RBI attempts another round of heavy lifting: Faced with a collapse in private consumption, investment demand and job losses, the Reserve Bank of India has gone ahead with another attempt to get the short-term growth back on track by keeping interest rates unchanged. But India’s inflation has consistently been higher than the upper end of the target range (2 to 6 per cent) every month except in March. October’s annual retail inflation remained above 7 per cent for a second consecutive month. Clearly, rising inflation could potentially limit the central bank’s ability to implement monetary policy to revive economic growth. In addition, the risk of another wave of infections and the ongoing farmer protests could throw a spanner in the RBI’s work. - Babu Das Augustine, Banking Editor Image Credit: AP
    3 of 5
    1.2124099-1971171615
    Saving Tolkien's house: One of the most impactful films to have come out in the recent past has been the ‘Lord of Rings’ series, based on the books by JRR Tolkien. It was pure art, even if you had never read the books. So it’s no surprise that actors Ian McKellen and Martin Freeman have joined a fundraising campaign to buy the Oxford home of Tolkien and turn it into a museum. What is surprising is that there is no such museum already in existence. The late author made an indelible mark on the world and on modern pop culture, so this tribute is a long time coming. - Jennifer Barretto, Assistant Editor - Features Image Credit: Warner Bros. Entertainment
    4 of 5
    Coronavirus
    No room for complacency on COVID-19: As countries gear up for a massive roll out of vaccines to battle the dreaded COVID-19 disease, there appears to be light at the end of the tunnel. However, there is no room for complacency. As the WHO has warned, vaccines “do not equal zero COVID”. And the pandemic is showing no signs of slowing down; the US, for instance, saw a record number of coronavirus cases for a second day in a row yesterday. So, while the positive news about vaccines is a major boost in the war on COVID-19, it is no magic solution. The need for taking precautions is as great as it has ever been. - Omar Shariff, International Editor Image Credit: AFP
    5 of 5
    England's David Malan
    Fears grow for South Africa v England series: The shadow of coronavirus struck again as England’s tour of South Africa has been thrown into chaos due to a player for the hosts testing positive for COVID-19, meaning the first ODI in Cape Town was postponed. While the ODIs have been scheduled for Sunday, Monday and Wednesday, more tests will need to be conducted for both teams, and fears are growing that more players may return a positive result after the close contact between the players during the T20 on December 1. With it being next to impossible to call up replacements, any more casualties could force a cancellation of the series. - Matt Smith, Sports Editor Image Credit: AP

    Trending

    • From the Editors: Take weather alerts seriously

      From the Editors: Take weather alerts seriously


    • Our beautiful Balochistan: hashtag Emerging Balochistan

      Our beautiful Balochistan: hashtag Emerging Balochistan


    • How COVID-19 disrupted Pakistan’s education system
      Comment

      How COVID-19 disrupted Pakistan’s education system


    • Farmer protests: Think of them sleeping in Delhi’s cold
      SWAT Analysis

      Farmer protests: Think of them sleeping in Delhi’s cold


    • Sadhguru: meeting the modern mystic
      Right Turn

      Sadhguru: meeting the modern mystic

    Latest In

    • Indian couple’s murder in Dubai: Daughters to testify

      13 minutes ago

    • UAE reports 3,506 new coronavirus cases, 6 deaths

      30 minutes ago

    • Sharjah launch fourth edition of Labour Sports

      33 minutes ago

    • Dubai Rugby Sevens confirmed for December 2 to 4

      34 minutes ago

    • Netanyahu courts Israeli Arab voters in turnabout

      34 minutes ago

    Go back to top
    Network links:
    • Baby & Child
    • Friday
    • Inside Out
    • Watch Time
    • Wheels
    • getthat
    • GN Tech
    • Jobs
    • About Gulf News
    • Contact us
    • Work with us
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Privacy Policy
    • Gulf News store
    • Advertise with us
    • Reach by GN
    • GN Focus
    • Gulf News epaper
    • Sitemap
    • Have your say
    Find us on Social
    © Al Nisr Publishing LLC 2021. All rights reserved.
    This website stores cookies on your computer. These cookies are used to improve your experience and provide more personalized service to you. Both on your website and other media. To find out more about the cookies and data we use, please check out our Privacy Policy.
    Share on Facebook
    Share on Twitter
    Share on Whatsapp
    Share on Mail
    Share on LinkedIn
    Close
    Gulf News

    Get Breaking News Alerts From Gulf News

    We’ll send you latest news updates through the day. You can manage them any time by clicking on the notification icon.

    Subscribe No Thanks
    Continue reading Gulf News
    Dear Reader, please register to read gulfnews.com

    Dear Reader,

    This section is about Living in UAE and essential information you cannot live without.

    Register to read and get full access to gulfnews.com

    Create your account
    or login if you already have one
    First name is required.
    Last name is required.
    Please enter a valid email address.
    Password should have minimum 7 characters with at least one letter and number
    Passwords do not match

    By clicking below to sign up, you're agreeing to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

    Login your account
    New to Gulf News? Sign up now
    Please enter your email address.
    Please enter your password.

    Forgot password

    or