About Us

Chronic diseases, including a list of both communicable and non-communicable diseases, are among the leading causes of death, disability, and morbidity in both developed and developing countries, including Iran. Additionally, these diseases have shown an upward trend in many of these countries and impose a heavy financial burden on society and healthcare systems.

To expand research and provide solutions for diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for patients with chronic diseases, the Chronic Diseases Research Center (CDRC), which is part of the Population Studies Institute of the Research Institute for Endocrinology and Metabolism, began its activities in 2011.

CDRC conducts interdisciplinary and multilateral activities aimed at research, innovation, prevention, and treatment of both communicable diseases (such as AIDS, tuberculosis, hepatitis, etc.) and non-communicable diseases (such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and metabolic disorders, cancers, neurological and muscular disorders, etc.).

Recent studies show significant changes in the global health burden and prevalence of these diseases. Furthermore, many of these diseases are incurable and lead to disability, requiring symptomatic treatments and rehabilitation. Therefore, efforts to alter the natural course of these diseases should not only focus on screening for early detection but also emphasize prevention.

It is clear that modern methods in diagnosis, control, treatment, and community-based interventions, particularly in screening and disease detection, play a crucial role in reducing the burden of these diseases.