Research priorities announced by deputy of health:
1. Assessing the prevalence of HIV among prostitute women in Tabriz
2. Assessing psychiatric disorders and psychological problems among HIV/AIDS patients
3. Assessing cost-effectiveness of DIC centers in preventing HIV
4. Determining the effectiveness of identification and referrals system of Hepatitis B and C patients in the province
5. Evaluating the functionality of healthcare and counselling system of behavioral disorders
6. Assessing the effect of implementing Public-Private Mix method in controlling tuberculosis in the province
7. Evaluating people's awareness about the preventing methods of influenza (KAP study)
8. Assessing the effective factors of tooth decay and its relationship with lifestyle
9. Evaluating the role of health volunteers in promoting community health and improving the performance of healthcare facilities
10. Assessing the equity in distribution of healthcare resources
11. Empowering Islamic councils to promote health in villages
12. Evaluating access rate of Iranian Nomads to healthcare services
13. Assessing the causes and prevalence of incidents in the province
14. Determining the role of "self-care" in reducing treatment costs in developed countries (visiting doctors and hospitals)
15. Designing intervention to prevent depression in elderlies (evaluating depression causes in elderlies)
16. Assessing the prevalence of obesity and related factors in different age groups
17. Determining a suitable food basket for province and counties
18. Evaluating the role of public participation in urban waste management in Iran and developed countries
19. Assessing the safety of urban and rural kindergartens and comparing with standards
20. Evaluating the feasibility of implementing HACCP in restaurants
21. Model designing and appraisal of environment health program / work health / oral health
22. Epidemiologic evaluation of committing suicide
23. Epidemiologic study of drug abuse in the province
24. Assessing the role of educating communication skills and social problem-solving in promoting mental health of teenagers
25. Assessment of health data quality in primary healthcare system
26. Model designing and assessment of primary healthcare information system
27. Evaluating the incidence rate and prevalence diseases in the industries of the province
28. Assessing the mental health of workers in workshops and factories of the province