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Tehran – The unhealthy lifestyle is the cause of death and two-thirds of noncommunicable diseases result from a bad way of life, said the secretary of the 7th Symposium and the 4th National Festival on the Self-Employed patient care and patient training.
Abdolrahman Rostamian said that the most noncommunicable disease, derived from bad habits and lifestyle, hence the general health is a very important issue.
He pointed out that the lack of physical activity among the Iranians was one of the main problems.
In February, the Ministry of Health announced that the rate of insufficient physical activity was about 57% in Iran.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), insufficient physical activity is one of the leading risk factors for death worldwide. It is a key risk factor for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer and diabetes. More than 80% of the global teen population is physically underactive.
The metabolic syndrome prevails in Iran due to lack of physical activity, he lamented.
He also cited the increase in uric acid levels among the other consequences of lack of physical activity.
Unfortunately, the number of deaths caused by NCDs is 79% in Tehran, while the national statistics are 75%, he lamented.
Per capita consumption of dairy products is drastically reduced among Iranians, he lamented.
The use of hookah in 15 years and older rose to 17.5%, he lamented.
The 7th Symposium and the 4th National Festival on Self Management and Patient Education will be held on July 24th to commemorate the International Day of Self-Management, which will showcase the programs of the day. self-care promoting a healthy lifestyle around the world.
Every year, about 300,000 Iranians die from NCDs
In February, the Ministry of Health announced that about 300,000 Iranians die each year from NCDs, which means that a quarter of the country's population (80 million) is overweight or obese, which also leads to the development of NTMs.
Diabetes, a noncommunicable disease, poses a serious threat to the health of the population and the fifth leading cause of death in the country. The prevalence of diabetes is 10% in Iran and is high among people aged 50 or over.
Cardiovascular disease (mainly heart disease and stroke), leading cause of death in 2012, diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders (especially osteoarthritis – a degenerative joint disease extremely debilitating) and some cancers (including the endometrium, bad, ovaries and prostate). WHO warns of overweight and obesity, as well as about the liver, gallbladder, kidneys and colon.
Having too much blood sugar for long periods can contribute to serious health problems if it is not treated. Hyperglycemia can damage the vessels that supply blood to vital organs, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke, kidney disease, vision problems and nervous problems.
In addition, 30% of men and 36% of women aged 25 to 64 also have high cholesterol levels due to overweight and obesity, fast food consumption, and high blood pressure. lack of physical activity.
NCD, global threats to health
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) kill 41 million people each year, equivalent to 71% of all deaths worldwide. Every year, 15 million people die from a NCD between the ages of 30 and 69; More than 85% of these "premature" deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries.
Cardiovascular disease accounts for most NCD deaths, at 17.9 million people a year, followed by cancer (9.0 million), respiratory disease (3.9 million) and diabetes (1.6 million). million). These 4 disease groups account for more than 80% of all premature deaths from NCDs.
Smoking, physical inactivity, harmful alcohol consumption and unhealthy eating all increase the risk of dying from a noncommunicable disease. Detection, detection and treatment of NCDs, as well as palliative care, are key elements of NCD response.
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