The risk of attaining cardiovascular disease can be high among youth.[23] Out of 523 males students chosen from schools in Arar with a mean age of 16.7 years, 30.4% were obese and 17.2% were overweight.[23] 33.5% of participants in the study were at risk of getting cardiovascular disease.[23] The risk of cardiovascular disease was "strongly related to different dietary and lifestyle habits".[23]