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Iranian cardiologist warns of rise in numbers of heart disorders

Society Materials 14 August 2017 17:33 (UTC +04:00)
Iranian cardiologist has warned against the growing number of cardiovascular diseases in the country.
Iranian cardiologist warns of rise in numbers of heart disorders

Baku, Azerbaijan, Aug. 14

By Khalid Kazimov – Trend:

Iranian cardiologist has warned about the rise in numbers of cardiovascular diseases in the country.

Dr Masoud Qasemi has said that 300 individuals lose their lives due to myocardial infarction on a daily basis in Iran, IRNA news agency reported.

The average age of these patients has decreased to 30 years old, he added.

He described air pollution, smoking, obesity and lack of regular exercise, as well as stress as the main reasons behind the mounting disease.

The mortality tally in Iran stands at 357,000 individuals per year and 35,000 individuals out of that number die due to heart diseases.

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