Hossain Faramarzi
Department of Community Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
[ 1 ] - A Yearlong Epidemiologic Study on Unintentional Acute Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Fars Province, Southwest Iran
Background: Knowing the pattern of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning in each region is vital for enhanced health planning. This study was designed to evaluate the epidemiologic pattern of unintentional acute CO poisoning in major cities of Fars province, southwest of Iran. Methods: This one-year cross-sectional study was carried out on unintentional CO poisoning incidents in Fars province, Iran,...
[ 2 ] - An Epidemiological Survey of the Suicide Incidence Trends in the Southwest Iran: 2004-2009
Background Elimination of suicide attempts is impossible, but they can be reduced dramatically by an organized planning. The present study aimed to survey the suicide trends in Fars province (Iran), during 2004-2009 to better understand the prevalence and status of suicide. Methods This survey was a cross-sectional study. The demographic data were collected from the civil status registry be...
[ 3 ] - Retained primary tooth in unusual ages in southern Iran: A population-based study
BACKGROUND AND AIM: The retained primary tooth (RPT) is a tooth that remains beyond its exfoliation time, which can cause some problems. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of RPT in unusual ages in Larestan, a city in Fars Province, southern Iran. METHODS: In this cross-sectional population-based study (April-Oct...
[ 4 ] - Potential Effects of Climatic Parameters on Human Brucellosis in Fars Province, Iran, during 2009-2015
Background: Human brucellosis is widespread in Fars province. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of climate on its incidence and determine the areas prone to the infection.Methods: Monthly meteorological data and the incidence rate of human brucellosis during 2009-2015 were collected and their correlation was studied using Pearson’s correlation coefficient. Additionally, th...