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Indicator 1
(Operational) National multisectoral commission, agency, or mechanism to oversee NCD engagement, policy coherence, and accountability of sectors beyond health
Presence or Absence
Present
Reference
- National Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases and Related Risk Factors in the Islamic Republic of Iran, 2015-2025. Ministry of Health and Medical Education. [in Persian] (Chapter 6)
- Hashemi H, Larijani B, Sayari AK, Malekzadeh R, Dinarvand R, Aghajani M, et al. Report on prevention and control of non communicable diseases to celebrate the first anniversary of INCDC establishment. Tehran: Iranian Non-communicable Diseases Committee, Ministry of Heath and Medical Education; 2016.
Indicator 2
A unit/ branch/ department in the ministry of health or equivalent with responsibility for NCDs and their risk factors
Presence or Absence
Present
Reference
- Peykari, N., Hashemi, H., Dinarvand, R. et al. National action plan for non-communicable diseases prevention and control in Iran; a response to emerging epidemic. J Diabetes Metab Disord.16, 3 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40200-017-0288-4
- National Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases and Related Risk Factors in the Islamic Republic of Iran, 2015-2025. Ministry of Health and Medical Education. [in Persian] (Pages: 120-5)
- The National Service Frameworks for Non-Communicable Diseases in IRAN. Ministry of Health and Medical Education.(pages 12-13)
Indicator 3
At least one full-time technical or professional staff member dedicated to NCDs in a unit, branch, or department
Presence or Absence
Present
Reference
Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Deputy of public health