Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Science Communicator Platform

Stay connected! Follow us on X network (Twitter):
Share By
Incidence, Trends and Epidemiology of Cancers in North West of Iran Publisher Pubmed



Zahedi A1 ; Rafiemanesh H2 ; Enayatrad M2 ; Ghoncheh M3 ; Salehiniya H4, 5
Authors

Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention Published:2015


Abstract

Background: Cancer is a leading cause of death throughout the world. Increasing life expectancy and aging population are important factors for increasing cancer incidences in developing countries. National programs are essential for prevention and control of cancer in any society. This study aimed to investigate cancer epidemiology and trends in the province of Hamadan, located in Northwest Iran. Materials and Methods: This analytical study was carried out based on cancer registry data from 2004 to 2009 in the province of Hamadan, analyzed using STATA (version 12) software for descriptive tests and Join point 4.1.1.1 software for analytical tests. Results: There were 7,767 registered cases of cancer during the 6 years studied. Of the total cases registered, 59.1% (4,592 cases) involved men and 40.9% (3,175 cases) occurred in women. Age-standardized incidence rates (ASR) increased from 72.9 to 132.0 in males and 48.2 to 115.0 in females during the 6 years of the study (p<0.001). The most common cancers were skin, stomach, breast, bladder, and leukemia. In women, teh most common were breast, skin, stomach, colorectal, and leukemia, in that order, and in men skin, stomach, bladder, leukemia, and prostate cancers. Conclusions: The cancer incidence is greater in men that women in this region but with increasing trends in both sexes. Planning regarding education in prevention of exposure to risk factors and control strategies is required to decrease the incident cases. Screening programs for common cancers in older age groups might be helpful to reduce the disease impact.
1. Trends in Incidence of Common Cancers in Iran, Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention (2016)
2. Cancer Epidemiology and Trends in Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran, Medical Journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran (2015)
3. Cancer Epidemiology and Trends in North Khorasan Province of Iran, Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health (2018)
Experts (# of related papers)
Other Related Docs
5. Epidemiology and Trend of Cancers in the Province of Kerman: Southeast of Iran, Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention (2015)
7. Trends in the Incidence of Cancer in Iran (2003 - 2009), International Journal of Cancer Management (2017)
11. Epidemiology and Trends of Mortality From Prostate Cancer in Iran, Journal of Isfahan Medical School (2015)
12. Trends in Ovarian Cancer Incidence in Iran, International Journal of Cancer Management (2016)
13. Incidence and Trend of Liver Cancer in Iran, Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (2016)
16. The Epidemiological and Histological Trend of Bladder Cancer in Iran, Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics (2018)
17. Spatial Analysis of Colorectal Cancer in Iran, Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention (2016)
19. Breast Cancer in Iranian Woman: Incidence by Age Group, Morphology and Trends, Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention (2016)