… Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) were the number one cause of death in Iran. The main risk
factors … study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of CVDs and their risk factors among adults. …

Limited data are available regarding the association of major dietary patterns and risk of
cardiovascular disease (CVD) in Middle Eastern countries. We aimed to evaluate the …

… Four decades ago, Iran encountered rapid … of cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevalence,
mortality and morbidity, relevant challenges and suggestions for prevention of CVD. In Iran, the …

Considering the main effect of obesity on chronic non-communicable diseases, this study
was performed to assess the association between body mass index (BMI), waist-circumference …

… Clinica Universidad de Navarra-Body Adiposity Estimator for metabolic syndrome (MetS)
and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risks among Iranians in different age and sex categories. …

… an adult Iranian population with diabetes over a decade follow-up in a population-based
cohort study: Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study (TLGS). We also used the population attributable …

The relationship between obesity and cardiovascular disease risk factors was assessed in
3622 males and 5025 females aged 20-70 years. Body mass index, waist circumference, …

… In the year 2005, there were 847309 DALYs caused by CVD in Iranian adults aged ≥ 30 yr.
This … of cardiovascular disease only followed by increasing proportion of old people in Iran. …

… and predicted risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) using the Framingham Risk Score (FRS). …
Multivariate adjusted odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals for cardiovascular disease …

… Third, as there is considerable regional inequality in Iran,37 our sample from central Iran
which to some extent is wealthier than more marginal areas, may not be completely repre…