  Significant slump in mortality from heart attacks observed in ArmeniaApril 6, 2011 - 17:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - About one-third of Armenia’s adult population is suffering from blood pressure issues, according to chief cardiologist of Yerevan Parunak Zelveyan. As he told a news conference in Yerevan, the rate of blood pressure disorders among Armenian population is pretty high, comprising 17-20%. “Blood pressure disorders are mainly caused by excess weight, as well as obesity. The rate of obesity among Armenian population is 40%,” the cardiologist said. At the same time, Mr. Zelveyan was pleased to note that over the period of 5 years (2004-2009), an increase in the rate of people with stabilized blood pressure was observed, as well as a slump in mortality from heart attacks.   Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
