Prevalent Causes of Mortality in the Iranian Population

Hospitals Without Walls: The Future of the Nursing Profession in Iran

“…According to the World Health Organization (WHO), urbanization and life expectancy have increased in recent decades in Iran (1). Evidence suggests that aging populations, tobacco use, unhealthy diet, and inadequate physical activity will increase the likelihood of people getting into non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which will be responsible for 70% of the diseases in 2030 (2). In Iran, the most important causes of death include cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), cancers, road accidents, and intentional and unintentional injuries (2,3).…”

“…Evidence suggests that aging populations, tobacco use, unhealthy diet, and inadequate physical activity will increase the likelihood of people getting into non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which will be responsible for 70% of the diseases in 2030 (2). In Iran, the most important causes of death include cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), cancers, road accidents, and intentional and unintentional injuries (2,3). It is anticipated that in the future decades, NCDs and HIV/AIDS will play a major role in the disease burden in Iran (4).…”