Table 1.

Iranian National Action Plan Targets on NCDs and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Iranian National Action Plan Targets on NCDs	Sustainable Development Goals	Universal Health Coverage Goals	Health System Goals
Target 1.25% relative reduction in the risk of premature death from cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases	SDGs Target 3.4.By 2030, reduce by one third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being	Utilization Quality Financial protection	Responsiveness Health gain and equity in health Financial protection and equitable finance
Target 2. At least 10% relative reduction in alcohol consumption	SDGs Target 3.5. Strengthen the prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including narcotic drug abuse and harmful use of alcohol
Target 3. A 20% relative reduction in prevalence of insufficient physical activity	SDGs Target 3.d.Strengthen the capacity of all countries, in particular developing countries, for early warning, risk reduction and management of national and global health risks
Target 4.30% relative reduction in the average salt intake in the population	SDGs Target 3.d. Strengthen the capacity of all countries, in particular developing countries, for early warning, risk reduction and management of national and global health risks
Target 5.30% relative reduction in the prevalence of tobacco use in persons aged 15+ years	SDGs Target 3a. Strengthen the implementation of the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in all countries, as appropriate
	SDGs Target 3.d. Strengthen the capacity of all countries, in particular developing countries, for early warning, risk reduction and management of national and global health risks
Target 6.25% relative reduction in the prevalence of high blood pressure or contain the prevalence of raised blood pressure	SDGs Target 3.d. Strengthen the capacity of all countries, in particular developing countries, for early warning, risk reduction and management of national and global health risks
Target 7. Halt the rates of diabetes and obesity	SDGs Target 3.d. Strengthen the capacity of all countries, in particular developing countries, for early warning, risk reduction and management of national and global health risks
Target 8. At least 70% of eligible people receive drug therapy and counseling to prevent heart attacks and strokes	SDGs Target 3.8. Achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health-care services and access to safe, effective, quality and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all
Target 9. An 80% availability of the affordable basic technologies and essential medicines, including generics in private and public sectors	SDGs Target 3.8. Achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health-care services and access to safe, effective, quality and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all
	SDGs Target 3b. Support the research and development of vaccines and medicines for the communicable and non-communicable diseases that primarily affect developing countries, provide access to affordable essential medicines and vaccines, in accordance with the Doha Declaration on the TRIPS Agreement and Public Health, which affirms the right of developing countries to use to the full the provisions in the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights regarding flexibilities to protect public health, and, in particular, provide access to medicines for all
	SDGs Target 3.c. Substantially increase health financing and the recruitment, development, training and retention of the health workforce in developing countries, especially in least developed countries and small island developing States
Target 10. Zero Trans fatty acid in food & oily products	SDGs Target 3.d. Strengthen the capacity of all countries, in particular developing countries, for early warning, risk reduction and management of national and global health risks
Target 11.20% Relative reduction in mortality rate due to traffic injuries	SDGs Target 3.6.By 2020, halve the number of global deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents
Target 12. A 10% relative reduction in mortality rate due to drug abuse	SDGs Target 3.5. Strengthen the prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including narcotic drug abuse and harmful use of alcohol
Target 13.20% increase in access to treatment for mental diseases	SDGs Target 3.4.By 2030, reduce by one third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being