INTRODUCTION: The rise in non–communicable diseases (NCDs) has gained increasing
attention. There is a great need for reliable data to address such problems. Here, we …

Background: Regarding the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and
exposure to their risk factors, and the continuous need for nationwide data, we aimed to …

Background Prospective cohort studies are considered ideal choices to study multiple
outcomes and risk factors for Non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Our aim is to set-up the …

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) account for 76% of deaths in Iran, and this number is
on the rise, in parallel with global rates. Many risk factors associated with NCDs are …

Background Critical inter-provincial differences within Iran in the pattern of non-
communicable diseases (NCDs) and difficulties inherent to identifying prevention methods …

OBJECTIVES: To establish a surveillance system for risk factors of non-communicable
diseases, develop a valid tool and methodology for surveillance surveys, and build capacity …

Background The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends ongoing surveillance of
non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and their risk factors, using the WHO STEPwise …

Background: NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASE s cause more than 60% of DISEASE burden
and 70% death by 2020. NCD RISK FACTORS surveillance system is a global strategy to …

Background Recent studies have documented high variation in epidemiologic transition
levels among Indian states with noncommunicable disease epidemic rising swiftly. However …

Background: This paper presents the methodology and early findings of the fifth survey of a
school-based surveillance program in Iran. Methods: This nationwide study was conducted …