Executive summary The story of dying in the 21st century is a story of paradox. While many
people are overtreated in hospitals with families and communities relegated to the margins …

Highlights•National burden of disease studies are needed to define food safety
priorities.•Initiatives to support capacity building and collaboration are emerging.•Novel …

Background Combating viral hepatitis is part of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs), and WHO has put forth hepatitis B elimination targets in its Global Health Sector …

BackgroundRegularly updated data on stroke and its pathological types, including data on
their incidence, prevalence, mortality, disability, risk factors, and epidemiological trends, are …

Background Regularly updated data on stroke and its pathological types, including data on
their incidence, prevalence, mortality, disability, risk factors, and epidemiological trends, are …

Background Low bone mineral density (LBMD), including osteoporosis and low bone mass,
has becoming a serious public health concern. We aimed to estimate the disease burden of …

Background Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. Given
the recent increasing trends in colorectal cancer incidence globally, up-to-date information …

Background Achieving universal health coverage (UHC) involves all people receiving the
health services they need, of high quality, without experiencing financial hardship. Making …

Background Better evaluation of existing health programmes, appropriate policy making
against emerging health threats, and reducing inequalities in Iran rely on a comprehensive …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) substantially contributes to the burden of mental disorders.
Improved awareness and changes in diagnostic criteria of ASD may have influenced the …