Street children in Iran: what are their living and working conditions? Findings from a survey in six major cities
Street children are among the most marginalized children, globally, who experience severe violations of their rights and face multiple deprivations. This study aimed to describe street children’s characteristics and working conditions in Iran. Method: This cross-sectional rapid survey was conducted from March to May 2017 in six major cities in Iran. The sample group consisted of Iranian and non-Iranian girls and boys, aged 10 to 18, who worked on the streets for at least one month prior...
Prevalence of smoking and its association with health-related behaviours among Iranian university students: a large-scale study
Background: The prevalence of smoking and contributing factors among Iranian university students has been paid littleattention.Aims: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of smoking in Iranian university students and its associationwith health-related behaviours.Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on a sample of 82 806 Iranian university students admitted in 2012–2013. Information on demographic characteristics and health-related behaviours, including physic...