Arch Iran Med
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The extensive rise in the prevalence of obesity is a matter of great concern and poses a global threat to people's health. Obesity and overweight are considered to be the consequence of a collection of conditions including genetic, social, environmental, behavioral, and physical factors. The aim of this study was to investigate the determinants of weight change over seven years in a prospective study in an Iranian population. ⋯ Our data showed that multiple factors affect weight change, among which age, smoking, and education are important determinants in Iranian adults.
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Acute adult and adolescent poisoning in Tehran, Iran; the epidemiologic trend between 2006 and 2011.
The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of each poisoning and its related death in our center as a sample of Tehran in six consecutive years (2006 to 2011). ⋯ It seems that national policies for drug control and prevention of suicide have not been efficient enough. We expect to see Iran in the first 50 countries with regard to suicide and to maintain the first place in narcotic abuse if enough attention is not provided.