Table 1 The changes of main health indicators over 30 years (1985–2015) since the policy formation of the district health network (DHN) in Iran
| Years | 1985 | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indicators | ||||
| Mortality rate, infant (per 1000 live births) | 56 | 35.5 | 21.8 | 13.8 |
| Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1000 live births) | 75.1 | 44.2 | 25.9 | 16 |
| Life expectancy at birth, total (years) | 55.19 | 68.37 | 71.91 | 75.79 |