Assessing the Effectiveness of Public Health Programs in Saudi Arabia in Improving Community Awareness and Promoting Healthy Lifestyles

Abstract

Public health in Saudi Arabia has undergone rapid evolution in recent decades, driven by national health reforms and the strategic objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. Improving population health, promoting preventive care, and reducing the growing burden of chronic diseases have all become national priorities. Public health programs play a central role in achieving these aims by enhancing community knowledge, changing health behaviors, and fostering sustainable healthy lifestyles. These programs target key risk factors associated with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), including physical inactivity, obesity, tobacco use, unhealthy eating habits, and inadequate health literacy—issues that have been increasingly prevalent in the Kingdom.