Publications by authors named "Azadeh Momen Nia Rankohi"
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- Alcohol has been banned in Iran for over 40 years, leading to underreported consumption; a study surveyed 27,874 adults to assess actual alcohol use and its contributing factors.
- The study found a lifetime alcohol consumption prevalence of 6.9%, with significant differences between men (13.7%) and women (1.4%); the average per capita consumption was 0.12 liters.
- Factors like being a smoker, younger age, higher wealth, and education levels correlated with increased alcohol consumption, as well as links to health issues like heart attacks and physical injuries, prompting the need for targeted preventive measures.
Article Synopsis
- - The study evaluated injury incidence and risk factors in Iran using data from the 2021 STEPS Survey, involving over 27,000 participants across urban and rural areas.
- - Findings indicated that 5.5% reported injuries in the past year, with falls being the most common cause, and higher injury rates among males; factors like gender and alcohol consumption significantly increased the risk of road traffic injuries.
- - The research highlighted notable geographic disparities in injury rates, with the highest rates in Razavi Khorasan for males and Tehran for females, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions based on location and demographics.
