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 | Erdogan’s approval rating falls below 40 percent: survey A total of 53.4 percent of respondents said they disapprove of the performance of Erdoğan. Armenia PM meets Iran’s Supreme Leader in Tehran Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a meeting with Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Seyyed Ali Khamenei Ruling MP accuses opposition of “serving other countries' interests” Khachatur Sukiasyan has accused Armenia’s opposition of serving the interests of other countries Heads of Armenian, Ukrainian parliaments hold virtual talks Alen Simonyan and Ruslan Stefanchuk held talks via video conference on Tuesday, May 21. |