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Country Profile
WHO Statistical Profile

http://www.who.int/countries/irn/en/

UNDP Statistical Profile

http://hdr.undp.org/en/countries/profiles/IRN

World Bank Statistical Profile

http://data.worldbank.org/country/iran-islamic-republic

Country Studies

  • The public health issues facing the country are presented in the following sections: communicable diseases, noncommunicable diseases, promoting health across the life course, health systems strengthening and preparedness, surveillance and response. Each section focuses on the current situation, opportunities and challenges faced and the way forward. In addition, trends in population dynamics and in selected health indicators are analysed to provide policy-makers with evidence and forecasts for planning.

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  • "The health indicators of Iran show a consistent improvement and now are near those for developed countries. The pattern of the burden of disease shows a definite shift towards non communicable diseases and is evidence that Iran has completed the epidemiological transition. However the burden of Road Traffic injuries is very high which indicates the need for a program addressing road traffic injuries". 

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