BACKGROUND We explored survival of skin cancer and its determinants in Kurdistan province of Iran. METHODS In a retrospective cohort design, we identified all registered skin cancer patients in Kurdistan Cancer Registry from year 2000 to 2009. Information on time and cause of death were obtained from Registrar's office and information on type, stage and anatomic locations were extracted from ...

background: metabolic syndrome is a common metabolic disorder, which leads to early cardio vascular disease and diabetes type ii. the goal of this study was to determine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its risk factors in kurdistan, iran. method: the data was extracted from provincial section of iranian national non-communicable surveillance survey conducted in 2005. the study was a po...

The plant of Crataegus Azarolus L, genus that belongs to the Rosaceae family and is a low, dense, spiny tree with beautiful inflorescence, phytochemical investigations on were mainly performed leaves, flowers berries. objective this experiment was determine ratio tannin phenol compound by method orbital shaker extraction. azarolus L collected in hasanbag mountain soran, Kurdistan. parts seed, l...

Background Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease in respiratory system and obesity is another inflammatory disease which incidence rate is increasing. Although, many studies have been conducted on severity of asthma and its relationship with obesity, but different results have been obtained. This study aimed to determine a relationship between asthma severity, Body Mass Index (BMI) and pulmo...

The aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness TOT workshops on knowledge and skills social workers working with girls women affected by FGM. To demonstrate findings, a quasi-experimental was conducted preand post-assessment. There were 44 participants who worked FGM victims across Iraqi Kurdistan. Socio-demographic details have collected psychosexual physical care, skills, referral pr...

Background: Obesity and overweight are two of the main serious health risk factors worldwide. Teachers have been found to be more likely than other groups population obese or overweight. The study aimed explore obesity prevalence determine their sociodemographic among public school teachers in a sample Iraqi Kurdistan. Methods: cross-sectional design was applied from September 15th, 2021, April...