OBJECTIVES To estimate the prevalence of Leprosy in Azerbaijan, Iran. METHODS A total of 195 new leprosy cases referred to and registered in Bababaghi Center, Azerbaijan, Northwest of Iran from 1994-2009 were studied. RESULTS Of the 195 new cases, 131 (67/2%) were males and 64 (32/8%) females. They were born in Azerbaijan with the peak age of the disease at their fourth decade. The most com...

BACKGROUND Main treatable Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRDs) like Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchial Asthma (BA) and Allergic Rhinitis (AR) are underdiagnosed and undertreated worldwide. CORE study was aimed to assess the point prevalence of COPD, BA and AR in the adult population of major cities of Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries - Azerbaijan, Kazakhsta...

Background: When disasters strike, hospitals are among the first units whose efficient and timely services can be crucial and decisive in reducing mortality and rescuing the injured. Non-structural components are among domains that need to be considered in any assessment of hospitals’ readiness tools. Objectives: Given that Azerbaijan, and especially the metropolis of Tabriz, is located in the ...

Soil erosion is one of the major environmental problems in terms soil degradation Shirvan plain Republic Azerbaijan. leads to significant on- and off-site impacts such as decrease productive capacity land sedimentation. The key aspects influencing quantity mainly rely on vegetation cover, topography, type, climate. This research studies quantification under different levels data availability pl...

This article provides an overview of the state youth policy in Republic Azerbaijan. It examines policy's goals, priorities, and achievements importance education, health, employment, cultural activities for young people. The also discusses role organisations programs supporting developing sector. review is based on analysis official documents, research, statistical data related to presents main...

BACKGROUND Fascioliasis, caused by Fasciola hepatica and F. gigantica, has medical and economic importance in the world. Molecular approaches comparing traditional methods using for identification and characterization of Fasciola spp. are precise and reliable. The aims of current study were molecular characterization of Fasciola spp. in West Azerbaijan Province, Iran and then comparative analys...

The South Caucasus region has been one of the key directions Iran’s foreign policy since 1991. Iran is closely interested in processes that take place region, as it historical ties, neighborly relations and common security interests. In first years after countries regained their independence, analysts predicted would be able to establish closer ties with Azerbaijan Caucasus. Such predictions we...