Armenia, a small country of three million people located in the Middle East, is a thriving nation that has had a difficult past. With its people dealing with the difficulties of reconstructing themselves after the atrocities of the Armenian Genocide, and finally gaining independence after years of Soviet Rule in 1991, Armenia has had many political issues to worry about.
Along with many political hardships, the people of Armenia have had to overcome a corrupt government and impoverished living situations. These issues bring about an important question: what is the quality of health in Armenia currently?
With this question in mind as a passionate Armenian, I decided to research the current state of health in Armenia, as well as interview someone who would hold all of the answers I was looking for.
Ani Kay, a nutritionist of 12 years practicing in Yerevan, Armenia, was happy to answer my questions about health and wellness in Armenia. Here is a series of questions I had that Dr. K answered.
Me: What is the current state of health in Armenia like?
Dr. K: Armenians are becoming more conscious of their health, especially the younger population. They are doing their best to maintain a healthy weight and eat healthy foods, and many young people are becoming vegan/vegetarian.
Me: What is the health issue that affects most Armenians?
Dr. K: As you may know if you've ever been to Armenia, high tobacco consumption plays a large role in the public health issues of the country. Smoking cigarettes is seen as a leisurely activity, and many smokers have heart and lung problems that cannot be reversed and often worsen with age. One of the major goals right now is to decrease the use of cigarettes in the country, but it will be a long and hard journey before all Armenians stop smoking.
Me: What do patients usually see you for?
Dr. K: I am a nutritionist, so usually patients will come to me to help think of appropriate diet plans that will fit their lifestyle and keep them healthy. I will also see patients with certain health issues, for example, heart disease or diabetes, that will need help with healthy eating and foods to eat to lessen the severity of their conditions. My job is to educate people to make lifestyle changes that will bring their health back to a normal state.
Me: What do you recommend for patients that need to make lifestyle dietary changes?
Dr. K: My first question is always a breakdown of their daily meals. Usually their responses are filled with different breads, cheeses, sugars, and overall very processed foods. In Armenia, we are lucky enough to have access to fresh fruit and vegetables that have not been touched by pesticides or other things, like GMOs, so more consumption of these is definitely beneficial. Most Armenians consume a lot of red meat on a daily basis, so I also recommend to remove this especially for my patients with heart and cholesterol issues. Consuming sugar and complex carbohydrates is something that I try to reinforce as a negative. Usually after a few visits, my patients understand their new diet plan and follow it with success.
Me: What do you foresee in the future with regards to public health in Armenia?
Dr. K: I think that Armenians are becoming very educated in regards to health and what they put in their bodies. Life expectancy in Armenia is rising, and as the younger generations grow older, they will only continue to increase this life expectancy. Like I previously mentioned, more Armenians are understanding the benefits that vegan or vegetarian lifestyles have, and they are easily adapting to these Western ideas. In my opinion, Armenian health will only continue to become better, especially because people are learning more and interested in keeping themselves healthy.
Speaking with Dr. Kay opened my eyes to public health in Armenia. I recently visited my homeland in May and noticed the tobacco issue that she mentioned. Hopefully the smoking population can overcome this and better their heart and lung health. Thank you, Dr. Kay!
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