Question

List top 3 health care issues of Iranian people and why?

Answer 1

Iran is one of the developing countries of the Middle East. Some of the major health issues in Iran are as follows:

1. Obesity : Obesity in children as well as adults is one of the major health issue in Iran. Lack of healthy diet, excess consumption of soda, junk food and sweet has led to obesity. Lack physical activity has also resulted in obesity in Iranian population. Obesity is a risk factor to number of diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, stroke, hypertension, diabetes.
2. Drug addiction: Number of drug addict population has increased in Iran. Iran is the major trafficking route for drugs to other countries which has led to easy availability of drugs. Common drugs abused in Iran are morphine, opiate, cannabis.
3. Cholera: Cholera is a major health issue Iran. Cholera has many times been reason for epidemics in Iran. It is the major communicable disease in Iran that has caused morbidity and mortality. The major cause of cholera is poor sanitation, lack of health hygiene, unsafe drinking water and food.