February 2017
Health Minister: Iranians Consume Three Times More Salt Than the Global Average
Iran's Health Minister Hassan Ghazizadeh Hashemi revealed that Iranians consume three times more salt than the global average, leading to significant public health issues. He…
Health Ministry Official: 13 Million Couples are Losing Their 'Fertility Age'
The Iranian Health Ministry has raised concerns about 13 million couples losing their fertility age, emphasizing the need to increase life expectancy among men. This…
Concerns Raised by Head of AIDS Research Center About HIV Transmission Status in Iran
Dr. Minou Mohraz, head of Iran's AIDS Research Center, warns that the country is approaching a critical phase of HIV transmission, with the potential for…
Health Ministry Official: 55% of Deaths in Iran are Premature
A health ministry official revealed that 55% of deaths in Iran are premature, primarily due to cardiovascular diseases linked to obesity and poor lifestyle choices.…
Increase in Health Spending Share in Iranian Households' Expenditure
The share of health spending in Iranian households' budgets has increased significantly due to rising medical costs outpacing income growth. Despite government claims of support,…