Prevalence and associated factors of asthma and COPD among adults in Iran based on the 2021 STEPS survey
CRDs affect a substantial proportion of Iranian adults, with higher prevalence observed among older individuals, females, smokers, and those with cardiometabolic comorbidities. These findings highlight the need for targeted prevention strategies, enhanced disease surveillance, and integrated management approaches within Iran's primary healthcare system. Given the cross-sectional design and shared upstream exposures, associations should not be interpreted causally; observed co-morbidities may largely reflect common determinants.
Authors
- Moloud Payab
- Negar Rezaei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7047-7638)
- Yosra Azizpour (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3875-3871)
- Ali Golestani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5192-0435)
- Elnaz Shahmohamadi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1912-9923)
- Sina Azadnajafabad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0105-3801)
- Mahbube Ebrahimpur (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0103-4427)
- Samaneh Akbarpour
- Mohammad‐Mahdi Rashidi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7460-6000)
Institutions
- Iran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Iran Meteorological Organization (IR)
- Payame Noor University (IR)
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Scientific Reports
- Published
- 2025-11-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-22882-7
- Primary Topic
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Institute for Health and Care Research
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services