Iran
Fax: +98 21 88 99 11 13
P.O. Box 6446-14155
Tehran, Iran
Arash Rashidian - Director
http://nihr.tums.ac.ir
The National Health Research Institute of Iran monitors health status and promotes the the use of scientific evidence by health policy makers at the national level. It also promotes cooperation between relevant institutions through networking between researchers and policy makers and produces research and analytical reports on health systems to inform health policies.
Departments within the institute include:
- Health in Emergencies and Disasters
- Social Determinants of Health
- Healthcare Provision System
- Quality in Healthcare
- Human Resource for Health
- Facilities, equipment and medicines management and procurement
- Population-Based Health Services
- Healthcare Law and Ethics
- Healthcare Financing and Payment
Minimize impact of natural disasters through preparedness and training
Iran Facts
POPULATION:
66,429,284
SIZE:
1,648,195 sq km
GDP (USD):
$843.7 billion
AVERAGE INCOME:
$12,800
LEADING CAUSES OF DEATH:
- Heart disease
- Cancer
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Respiratory diseases
- Respiratory infections
INFANT MORTALITY:
35.78 deaths/1,000 live births
AVERAGE LIFE SPAN:
Male: 70
Female: 73
Source: WHO