Chart and table of Iran life expectancy from 1950 to 2021. And if that wasn't confusing enough, people will sometimes genuinely refuse money. '. Nobody knows what will eventually happen but it seems that the situation has calmed down and, according to several local sources, life in Iran today is just normal, with the exception of the occasional protests that tend to happen in the center of Tehran, that’s it. They should strengthen cooperation between institutions and improve the health systems’ ability to quickly identify epidemics. The private sector focuses on secondary and tertiary services. Only 35,000 to 90,000 Iranians (out of 74 million) self-identify as Zoroastrian, but you wouldn't know it when pretty much everyone celebrates their major holidays -- although, again, who on Earth would pass up an opportunity to celebrate "blow up everything day"? From 1995 to 2011, Iran’s NMR dropped from 17.84 to 10.56; the IMR decreased from 31.95 to 15.31; and Iran’s U5MR declined from 40.17  to 18.67. Current president Hassan Rouhani ran on a "less death, more talking" platform as well and went home with a respectable 50 percent of the vote, while the more pro-death candidates were stuck scraping the bottom of the voting barrel. One of my friends reported that he had spent part of the day in a car while the occupants exchanged fireworks with other cars on the freeway at 60 mph. Following the lifting of sanctions on the country as part of the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers (including the U.S.), Iran’s economy has been showing signs of life. At first, I felt very insecure about being here, even as it is becoming clear that nowhere is safe from the spread of the coronavirus. As these 10 facts about life expectancy in Iran show, the health of the Iranian people and health care system of Iran have improved significantly in the past few decades, due largely to the reforms of PHC and the family physician program and rural insurance program. Iranian people are entitled to "To Live in Tehran You Have to Lie": Revealing Hidden Lives in Iran. Steve Mason/Photodisc/Getty ImagesThat's sorta like a stranger thanking you for bus fare and then helping himself to your wallet and all your clothes. Cardiovascular diseases are the most common causes of mortality in Iran and connect to more than 45 percent of deaths. I guess I still may have screwed up, but if ta'arof demands that I chase his car down like I'm the freaking T-1000, then I guess I just suck at ta'arof. Give yourself plenty of time and apply for your visa early. At a certain point in spring, I heard explosions going off. James Woodson/Photodisc/Getty Images"Death to Chrysler!". In particular, Iran’s NMR and IMR saw a statistically-significant decline as a result of a family physician program and rural insurance program. That kind of weird negotiation double-speak is actually how even the most mundane exchange works in Iran. Lawrence Wilkerson, a conflict with Iran would be significantly more costly. One teenager I spoke with recounted that his instructor had been detained for training earlier that week. Daily Life. As an Iranian who currently live in Iran I would not recommend living here. But with Covid-19 ravaging the country and the rest of the world, our tickets have been canceled. Work condition is not very good. Photos.comVows that specifically mention the Carolina Corkscrew? Related Reading: Ready for another inside scoop courtesy of Cracked? Iran's Tourist Visa Process is Tricky. You should be aware that there is a lot of petty theft in the urban areas of the country, especially in crowded bazaars, bus and train stations, as well as airports. Since the implementation of the PHC system, Iran has also experienced increased economic growth and literacy, and an improvement in safe water access and sanitation. Sigheh, or a "temporary marriage," is an obscure part of the Quran that, in Iran, basically functions as state-sanctioned prostitution. Another NGO providing health services to Iranians in need is Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), which translates to Doctors Without Borders. Have fun in Iran, but take it from us, overseas medical care and canceled flights can be seriously expensive – insurance can, therefore, be a life-saver. Implemented in 2005, Iran intended these programs to reform PHC, which did not cover access to specialists or private-sector physicians for rural populations. In January 2018, WFP implemented the Iran Country Strategic Plan (2018-2020), which provides a combination of cash and monthly distributions of wheat flour to refugees in need, especially the most vulnerable women-headed households. These sanctions were developed in 1979 and expanded in 1995 and 2012, leading to forced government spending cuts, currency depreciation and a reduction of oil revenue. Bertil Videt, via Wikipedia. Executive Office of the PresidentAlthough we have to admit, a few "kill 'em all and let God sort 'em out" congressmen would make C-SPAN vastly more watchable. Neoconservatives have long wished for a war against Iran. – The Huffington Post, https://borgenproject.org/wp-content/uploads/The_Borgen_Project_Logo_small.jpg, The Venezuelan Crisis and How the US is Reacting, The Union for International Cancer Control. The chant changes to match the hot topic of the moment. Hitall Girls, via Girl ParkourYippee-ki-yay. We feel safe 100% of the time because 99.9% of Iranians are always looking out for us and trying to make sure that nothing but good things happen to us while we’re in Iran. The Ministry of Health and Medical Education is responsible for providing the health care necessary to achieve this goal. People tend to be more well-mannered, polite, hospitable, caring and also show more positive emotions towards you. Most Iranians are more concerned with stagnant living standards rather than foreign policy. It turns out "Death to [thing I don't like]" is a fairly common political colloquialism. Visit today to read more breaking stories. Central to PHC was the establishment of health houses in rural areas. Why would anyone want to visit the Nasir al … Some public services, like prenatal care and vaccinations, are free. Learn more about life in Iran today from Iran Focus, providing the most up-to-date news and analysis about living in Iran. The public sector provides most of the primary care and some of the secondary and tertiary health services. To completely eradicate malaria, health officials should concentrate resources to prevent and treat the disease in the specific provinces where the disease is most prevalent. Officials note that behavioral and dietary risks can cause cancer. And since women are more likely to be bothered, they're also more likely to be found practicing in secluded areas -- meaning that Iranian culture has made the not-so-great decision to breed a generation of oppressed people who are in great shape, awesome at sneaking around, and really tired of being told what to do. Parkour has become associated with petty crime and drugs in the eyes of authorities (for them, the fact that young people do it is reason enough). Generally speaking, Iran is a safe country when it comes to violent crime. Photo: Laurie Noble/Getty Images. As a movement, it's more analogous to any of the numerous times Americans have casually compared something to Nazism than it is a metaphorical terrorist powder keg getting ready to blow. One of the main reasons is tied to economic sanctions that had been laid on Iran in order to prevent the nation from developing nuclear weapons. While Iran’s health care system has improved significantly, it still has room for growth. For one, the incidences of malaria-related deaths have decreased significantly from 15,378 cases in 2002 to 777 cases in 2015; 28 of these cases resulted in death. The second most common cause of death in Iran is accidents at 18 percent. And while it's totally normal in context, a literal translation of most conversations with vendors will undoubtedly include a promise to follow you through the bowels of hell itself rather than accept a fair price for your groceries. The most terrible psychological pressures were exerted on all classes of society, which now have no … We've also exposed the realities of life as a pirate and provided a shocking look inside the troubled teen industry. Key points: Activists say foreigners are usually tried on the "ambiguous" charge of espionage. There are thousands of injuries, with over half resulting from homemade grenades, naturally. Their Holidays Kick Ass. The situation in Iran is incredibly complex. This increase in immunization among children correlates with a sharp decline in Iran’s infant mortality rate. Pedramgh, via WikipediaTonight we're gonna party like it's 1899. Thanks for connecting! Continue Reading Below. Always on the go but can't get enough of Cracked? Confused foreigners will sometimes exit a taxi without paying, forcing the driver to chase after them and explain that he didn't mean it -- it's just how things are done. United Nations projections are also included through the year 2100. There is no night life. The aim of PHC was to provide all Iranians with health care by 2000. No matter what your nationality or religion, you’ll be perfectly fine. It's rare to purchase anything from any trader without them first refusing to take your money at least once, then "thank you" is countered with "I am your servant," which leads to "No, you are the master." Policymakers should monitor borders to prevent the spread of malaria into Iran from outside the country. Previously detained foreigners say torture was … Over that same period, one-year-olds immunized with three doses of the hepatitis B vaccine increased from 62 to 99 percent; similarly, one-year-olds immunized with MCV rose from 85 to 99 percent. In January 2019 alone, WFP helped 29,736 people in Iran. Because if you enter our latest T-shirt contest, that dream could come true. Actually, no: While I had stumbled across one of the largest celebrations of the Islamic Revolution ever, the reality is that the "Death to America" stuff is actually going out of style. Oh -- and did I mention how many people are dressed as Blackface Santa? Ta'arof also includes complex sets of greetings and farewells, and once you combine them with the loquaciousness of Farsi, everyday interactions can turn into the spoken equivalent of dueling banjos. You're almost done. This isn't some fringe custom frowned upon by a more reasonable government. MSF runs a clinic in the Darvazeh Ghar district, where they provide services including medical and mental health consultations, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, ante- and postnatal care and family planning. 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Luckily, Iranian female athletes do not give a fuck. The everyday life in Iran, like any other country, has its own challenges and it is entangled with its history and geo-politics, factors without which analyzing the current plight is impossible. Steve Mason/Photodisc/Getty ImagesMinus the liquor and gambling. The family physician program and rural insurance program provided preventive and outpatient care to rural communities and made health care access more equitable between urban and rural areas. If you go by the depictions in the news and movies, Iran is exclusively made up of experimental nuclear weapons, angry bearded mobs, and silent, oppressed females. "Death to America." And while the country may indeed have its fair share of all three of those, the reality is a far cry from what you'd expect. By providing greater access to important health services, these reforms improved many health indicators, such as child mortality. Do you dream of designing T-shirts and rolling around in the dollar bills that result from that design? Like any people in a dynamic modern society, Iranians live a multiplicity of lives that make generalisations dangerous, especially at a time when the conservative-liberal divide that runs through Iranian society is as significant as ever – there are as … Copyright © 2005-2021. While women are allowed to negotiate their own mehr or dowry (something they can't do in a permanent marriage) and their obligations are limited to sex, any change to the contract -- from ending it early to renewing it -- comes at the man's discretion. Married men can legally enter into a marriage with another woman, without telling their wives, for a predetermined amount of time -- even if just for a few minutes. Cancer follows at 14 percent and then neonatal and respiratory diseases, each of which accounts for about 6 percent of deaths in the country. We would be fighting someone else’s war. Especially in the beginning, PHC prioritized reducing health inequality between urban and rural populations by focusing attention on and resources to rural areas. For instance, at the beginning of 2019, the country launched a national campaign to fight cancer. Many NGOs, like the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), are cooperating with the Iranian Ministry of Health to combat these frequent causes of mortality. Photos.comAnd don't even get us started on what tipping a waiter escalates into. One NGO that is helping food-insecure refugees in Iran is the World Food Programme (WFP), which has had a presence in Iran since 1987. Often these marriages involve a mehr, a specific amount of money that the man owes the woman. Sure, the character's face is supposed to be covered in soot, but no amount of cultural understanding can prepare you for your first sight of children boarding a midnight bus looking like they're on their way to a minstrel show. Social freedom is bad. After a particularly friendly taxi ride, my ta'arof exchange with my taxi driver ended with him handing me a pile of change that amounted to the exact amount I'd given him. Iran's leaders have stayed defiant in the face of the sanctions, but their substantial impact is clear. Getty Images/Getty Images News/Getty ImagesThis is your standard Tuesday commute. The only bad news for Tehran is that Syria, Iran's long-term ally, is also under threat. Behvarzes, local community members who had personal ties and commitments to the community, would run these houses. These photos show how everyday life in the Islamic Republic is surprisingly normal. But there are indeed some issues that sometimes make life a bit frustrating here. But then I got it: It was the Festival of Fire and Nowruz: a celebration in March that's basically New Year's, if you celebrate New Year's by building bonfires in the street, shooting fireworks at each other, and doing doughnuts in your car in the middle of crowded intersections. Post your terrifying re-imaginings of a cultural icons and you could win $500. Despite being repeatedly told about how modest and incompetent they are, they're doing everything from climbing Mount Everest to learning martial arts to defying law and social convention by practicing parkour in public. Climate is not good. Until recently, women could be arrested for dressing improperly in public, and divorce is complicated by oppressive laws and social factors. This is ta'arof in action, and it's not just a taxi thing; it sets the tone for every interaction you have. Mehdi Ghasemi, Islamic Society of North AmericaTheir sparklers can flash-fry a horse. Iran is generally a very safe place to travel, so much so that many travellers describe it as the ‘safest country I’ve ever been to’, or ‘much safer than travelling in Europe’. In Iran, the sanctity of marriage and being sexually faithful are prized above all else. Oh, and we talked to a legal brothel worker too. Both the public and private sectors play a pivotal role in Iran’s health care system, which is a nation-wide network that includes local primary care centers in Iran’s provinces, secondary care hospitals in the provincial capitals and tertiary hospitals located in big cities. Quality and customer satisfaction is not the main concern of many producers. One of Iran’s significant health achievements is a dramatic increase in child immunization; indeed, providing vaccinations was one of the main activities of the community health workers under PHC. Here's a look inside the Church of Scientology. Tehran Diary Daily Life in Iran, One Year after the Uprising. Iranians have an inside, private life and an outside, public life—and nearly everybody lives by these rules. Hundreds of thousands of people had gathered to commemorate the Islamic Revolution, burning effigies and waving around reversible signs printed with "Down with America" on one side and "Down with Israel" on the other. Here are 10 facts about life expectancy in Iran and the state of the country’s health care system. And if that part sounds pretty much what you'd expect in terms of what life is like for a woman in Iran, here's something you didn't know ... Iran is kind of a dick to its female athletes: In June 2013, one woman was denied recognition for her record-breaking swim because her body was briefly visible through the full hijab she wore the whole freaking time (she awesomely stated that the record for her 20-kilometer swim was "being held hostage by people who cannot even swim 20 meters"). u should read more about our culture and religion to know that who shah was and what he did…. Life in Iran is much better in certain ways: Spiritually, you care more about life and enjoyment. Unless you're a man, in which case the whole country is basically a more lenient Las Vegas. They've found lots of ways to defy the restrictions imposed on them -- from turning their oppressive dress standards into fashion statements to dominating higher education -- but back-flipping off bridges while wielding nunchucks in physically restrictive clothing is probably the most awesome way to show that you couldn't give less of a shit about the laws of man and, like, physics. Additionally, NGOs play an active role in Iran’s health system, specifically concerning issues like children with cancer, breast cancer, diabetes and thalassemia. Stockbyte/Stockbyte/Getty ImagesPhoto taken shortly before the judge and bailiff started playing "keep away" with the divorce contract. I came to Iran in April of last year. Traffic is annoying. Iran announced they would pull out of the JCPOA completely. Stay on top of Iran latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps. For a few days in January 2020, Iran and the U.S. were brought to the brink of war before cautiously edging back. I spent almost a year in Iran, and I was amazed to discover ... Salah Malkawi/Getty Images News/Getty Images. As of 2009, more than 90 percent of Iranians have some type of health insurance according to data cited by the Japan Medical Association Journal. Media coverage of Iran often highlights how 'different' it is. You know that episode of Seinfeld where an old man repeatedly insists that Jerry take a space pen, and when Jerry finally accepts it, he inexplicably pisses off an entire community of retired people for stealing a pen? Since the 1979 Iranian Revolution, the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) has prioritized the need to improve Iran’s health care system. For instance, greater than half of the under-5 deaths in Iran are the result of preventable or easily-treatable diseases and illnesses, such as malnutrition, which affects some 45 percent of children under the 5-years-old in Iran. One of them is that if you want to have any chances in the Iranian market, you really are forced to live in Tehran. Why is Iran poor? So the chanters are extremists, and they're not even that extreme. Like many countries, oppression and violence are a reality of everyday life, but overall Iran is a country striving to find a middle ground between staunch traditionalism and modern sensibilities, most notably in the area of Tehran, Iran’s cultural and industrial capital. In just the past 34 years, Iranians have chanted for "death" to Russia, England, France, Israel, and Saddam Hussein. In addition to higher life expectancy, Iran has seen better health outcomes on several fronts. That means Iranians’ already diminished spending power will become even more hampered, further corroding their quality of life. Shāh Ismāʿil I. Ismāʿil I, the founder of the Safavid dynasty — and one of Iran’s greatest empires — … Then he pulled over, let me out, and drove off. You might think, "Wow, Muslim festivals are pretty badass," but the truth is that Nowruz actually comes from Zoroastrianism, a religion older than either Christianity or Islam. Copyright ©2005-2021. For instance, … If the Iranian government continues its investment in these programs, there is a good reason to believe life expectancy in Iran will continue to rise in the coming years. It’s dry and polluted. The Community of Health Workers suggests that all of this may have contributed to Iran’s increased life expectancy. Cracked is published by Literally media Ltd.. Photos.comNothing reminds us of the holidays like the earthy smell of burned rubber. If you arranged every Iranian presidential candidate since the '90s on a "Lotsa Death" to "Cool It With the Death" continuum, candidates on the latter end have been vastly more successful than those who have adopted a more expressly pro-death-of-America stance. Iran is twice the size of Iraq, and it would require a 10-year commitment and about 500,000 troops, according to Wilkerson. Between 1995 and 2011, Iran’s neonatal (NMR), infant (IMR) and under-5-year (U5MR) mortality rates in rural parts of the country decreased substantially. Iran is a safe travel destination. Despite the fact that Zoroastrian values have had a massive influence on Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, the country is currently divided on how to treat this ancient religion that everyone celebrates despite technically not belonging to it. The reduction in malaria-related deaths is the result of interventions, such as the introduction of tap water and electricity into villages. 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