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 David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. 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. Partner news | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." Family of Ilham Aliyev’s security chief owns vast property in UK As head of security for Azerbaijan’s president, Eyyubov is closely trusted by one of the world’s most authoritarian leaders. Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive” At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments. |