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in 2013 was 74 for men and 79 for women.

Obesity

In 2014

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published research showing that 30% of the Omani population was overweight and 20% was obese.

Smoking

A ban on smoking in public places was introduced in 2010. Restaurants, malls and other public places were required to allot more than 50% of their space as non-smoking zones. 70% of residents suffer from some kind of curable disease related to smoking.

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Obesity

Smoking

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