A Model of Noncommunicable Diseases Determinants in Iran; a Qualitative Study

Aims Non-communicable diseases have become an emerging pandemic globally withdisproportionately higher rates in developing countries. This study aimed to design arepresentative model of non-communicable diseases determinants in Iran according to theviewpoint of experts.Participants & Methods The statistical population of this qualitative study was experts andacademic member informants, who were worked at Kashan , Esfahan and Tehran Universitiesof Medical Sciences in March to June 2016. 20 participants were selected through purposefulsampling method. Experts were asked to explain their opinion regarding to the most effectivefactors of non-communicable disease in developing countries.Findings Social, environmental, and physiological factors, besides the life style are affectingfactors on non-communicable diseases in developing countries.Conclusion Social, environmental, and physiological factors, besides the life style are affectingfactors on non-communicable diseases in developing countries.

کلیدواژه ها:

Chronic Diseases ، Developing Countries ، Iran