the carpet industry developed various types of respiratory and musculoskeletal disorders, eyesight problems,  carpal tunnel syndrome and skin problems. healthy behavior of carpet weavers is not in a desirable level. we recommended appropriate interventions such as health service, education improvement and advocacy for promoting healthy behaviors of carpet weavers.

Background It has been documented that maternal nutrition is associated with positive birth outcomes. This study was aimed at determining the predictors of healthy eating behavior among pregnant women in Qazvin, Iran in the context of the theory of planned behavior (TBP). Materials and Methods In this longitudinal study, 182 pregnant women who were referred to teaching hospitals in Qazvin in 20...

whereas public information campaigns have failed to reverse the rising trend in obesity, economists support food taxes as they suggest they can force individuals to change their eating behavior and make the agro-food industry think more about healthy food products. excise taxes based on the unhealthy nutrient content would be more effective since they impact more on unhealthy food products than...

abstract introduction: lifelong behavior and risk factors of chronic diseases extend from early life to adulthood. it seems that dietary habits and unhealthy food consumption, as well as passive smoking play an important role in the development of such diseases. multiple studies have shown that healthy lifestyle education in preschool children improves their knowledge, attitude and practice abo...