Background We investigated the effects of factors including age, birth year (cohort) and
diagnosis year (period) on colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence trends in Golestan, Northeast …

Background We aimed to examine the effects of age, diagnosis year (calendar period) and
birth year (cohort) on the incidence trends of breast cancer among Golestan women …

Insufficient physical activity (PA) is a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases
(NCDs) and one of the leading causes of premature mortality worldwide. This study …

Abstract Introduction Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a common chronic disease that significantly
affects an individual's overall health and well-being. The aim of this study is to investigate …

Background: This study aimed to translate and cross-culturally adapt the Lifetime Total
Physical Activity Questionnaire (LTPAQ) for use in Persian-speaking countries as well as …

Introduction Obesity is one of the most concerning public health issues, and it is known as a
predisposing factor for many chronic cardiometabolic diseases. Overweight individuals …

Achilles tendinopathy (AT) is a common debilitating tendon disorder in the lower extremity.
Clinical presentation of AT might differ from place to place, depending on different variables …

Effective public health interventions require an understanding of why people engage in or
abstain from physical activity. This study aimed to design a model of physical activity for …

Background. There are limited studies on food security, physical activity, and social capital in
the Iranian population. This study aimed to evaluate the social capital's associations with …

[Purpose] Considering the role of physical activity on public health and the high prevalence
of physical inactivity worldwide, determining physical activity barriers is critical and will be a …