Background & Aims: Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women, with the peak frequency of a decade lower than the global age. The aim of this cross sectional study is to estimate the burden of breast cancer in women in Western Azerbaijan Province in 2013. Materials & Methods:  In this cross-sectional study, the information needed to calculate YLD and YLL creating the total DA...

In recognition of Korea's rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), we investigated the nation's NCD status and extracted detailed information from the 2012 Korean Burden of Disease study. Consistent with that study, we used disability-adjusted life year (DALY) as a metric. Using national data sources and disability weights specific to the Korean population, we analyzed 116 disaggregat...

BackgroundDespite a substantial reduction in the use of solid fuels worldwide, exposure to household air pollution (HAP) from these for cooking remains leading risk factor global disease burden. Among environmental factors, contribution HAP burden is second only ambient particulate matter pollution. We present updates our modeling methodology as well latest findings on attributable estimates.Me...

Objective(s):Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (CL) is a parasitic disease caused by various species of the flagellated protozoan, Leishmania. Regardless of the numerous studies, there are still serious challenges in the treatment of CL. This study aimed at evaluating the influence of a low dose ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation along with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) on a mouse model of CL induced by Leishm...