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Abstract: The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has been exhausting the entire global economy. As the greatest challenge to sustainable development in all societies and health systems, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and their relevant risk factors […]

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Abstract Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is currently causing various challenges for all countries around the world. Accordingly, the WHO is placing a great emphasis on the global partnership and allinaces to drive countries towards developing […]

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Abstract Background: Healthcare systems are always facing increasing public demands to provide better services. Therefore, countries always need more resources and are constantly seeking more fiscal space for health. Freeing up resources through improving efficiency […]

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Abstract Background: On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the novel corona virus disease (COVID-19) a global pandemic. Starting in December 2019 from China, the first cases were officially announced on February […]

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Abstract Given that average salt intake among Iranians is approximately 10–15 g per day particularly from sodium hidden in bread, cheese, and fast food; lowering this mineral has been followed up seriously in this country […]

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Abstract Objective People with disabilities are more likely to experience poorer health status, compared to the general population; however, their health issues do not receive enough attention from policymakers. This article aimed to identify the […]
 On June 16, 2019, a meeting was held in the school of public health participated by Dr. Farzadfar, Dr. Akbarisari, and Dr. Takian as the presenters of the paper published in Lancet.  summary Being the […]

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Types of equity in health: For a better understanding of this concept, a practical definition is required. This definition goes “every individual must have the chance to reach his/her full health potential and no one […]

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Abstract Background: Informal payment is a major barrier to universal health coverage, particularly in low and middle-income countries. Aims: The aim of this study was to determine appropriate methods to reduce informal payments in health […]

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Abstract Background:  There is limited evidence about charitable contribution and donation in Iranian healthcare. The main objective of this study was to investigate the factors that influence and encourage Iranian donors to donate money for […]