The prevalence of risk factors associated with non-communicable diseases in Afghan refugees in southern Iran: a cross-sectional study

The prevalence of risk factors associated with non-communicable diseases in Afghan refugees in southern Iran: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Refugees are highly vulnerable to many health-related risks. Monitoring non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is of overriding importance in these populations. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of risk factors for NCDs amongst Afghan refugees in a refugee camp located in...

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Main Authors: Erfan Taherifard, Mohammad Javad Moradian, Ehsan Taherifard, Abdolrasool Hemmati, Behnaz Rastegarfar, Hossein Molavi Vardanjani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Health survey
Refugees
Risk factor
Non-communicable diseases
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-10482-9

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