Abstract
... The prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is increasing in Iran. Based on previous studies, the four main NCDs—cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory disorders, cancers and diabetes—are responsible for 81.0% of premature deaths in Iran.1,2 The prevalence of NCDs in the West Azerbaijan province of Iran has not yet been reported through reliable sources. Cohort studies provide reliable evidence for determining the prevalence of NCDs, their aetiology as well as contributing risk factors.3–5 Therefore, the Prospective Epidemiological Research Studies in IrAN (PERSIAN), a nationwide cohort study, was launched in 2014 in an attempt to identify risk factors associated with the most prevalent chronic diseases in different provinces of Iran, and to encourage researchers in different fields such as medicine, epidemiology, health and nutrition to be more involved in large-scale, longitudinal studies. The PERSIAN Cohort not only tries to improve the health status of Iranians but also to help advance global knowledge in medicine and health.6–8
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