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These regions are frequently grouped together in geopolitical and demographic analyses, such as when describing Iran's strategic position [1], [2], [3] or the 'arc of crisis' affecting global stability [4]. They are also commonly compared in studies regarding dietary quality trends, population growth, and socioeconomic metrics [5], [6], [7], [8].
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Global dietary quality in 185 countries from 1990 to 2018 show wide ... nature.com 6 facts
measurementBetween 1990 and 2018, dietary quality trends as measured by the Alternate Healthy Eating Index (AHEI) increased in five of seven global regions: Central/Eastern Europe and Central Asia (+4.6), high-income countries (+3.2), Southeast and East Asia (+2.7), the Middle East and Northern Africa (+2.2), and Latin America and the Caribbean (+1.3).
claimIn high-income countries, Central/Eastern Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Northern Africa, improvements in dietary quality driven by increased intake of fruit, non-starchy vegetables, legumes/nuts, and whole grains have been offset by stable or only minor reductions in red/processed meats, sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), and sodium.
measurementUrban residents had higher AHEI scores than rural residents in Central/Eastern Europe and Central Asia (+2.2) and Southeast and East Asia (+1.4), but lower scores in the Middle East and Northern Africa (-3.8).
measurementIn 2018, the mean AHEI score was substantially higher among adults compared with children in Central/Eastern Europe, Central Asia, high-income countries, and the Middle East and Northern Africa region.
claimIn Central/Eastern Europe, Central Asia, high-income countries, and the Middle East and Northern Africa, children had lower diet quality than adults.
claimBetter diet quality was found among children residing in urban areas in Central/Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, and East Asia, while better diet quality was found among children in rural areas in the Middle East and Northern Africa.
A Status Quo Power in a Changing Region: Iran's Regionalism in ... cambridge.org 3 facts
claimIran views the South Caucasus as strategically connected to the Caspian Sea and Central Asia on one side, and the Middle East on the other.
claimIran serves as a geopolitical bridge between the Persian Gulf and the broader Middle East, and South Asia, Central Asia, and the South Caucasus.
claimIran is situated adjacent to five regional subsystems: the Persian Gulf, the Middle East, Central Asia, the South Caucasus, and the Indian subcontinent.
Political and social trends in the future of global security. A meta ... link.springer.com 2 facts
claimGlobal population growth is projected to be geographically uneven, with the most significant increases occurring in Africa, followed by certain countries in Central Asia and the Middle East.
claimThe United States is moving towards energy self-sufficiency, while Europe faces an 'arc of crisis' spanning Eastern Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa, potentially leading the United States to disengage and leave primary responsibility for these regions to European nations.
Free Trade Protectionism: U.S. Tariffs Are Creating a New Trade ... itif.org 1 fact
claimPakistan is implementing an import substitution economic strategy that includes offering tariff-rebate schemes to companies that commit to local sourcing, while simultaneously seeking regional integration with partners in ASEAN, Central Asia, China, and the Middle East.