A Cross-Sectional Study on the Prevalence of Premature Canities Among University Students in the Eastern Province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    January 2026 in “ Medicina ”
    Heba Y. Alojail, Irshad Ahmad, Feroze Kaliyadan
    Studysummary This study conducted among medical students in Saudi Arabia found a 37.2% prevalence of premature hair graying and associated it with smoking, a keto diet, hair coloring, and family history, while suggesting that lifestyle changes may reduce its impact.
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