Cancer epidemiology and trends in Sistan and Baluchestan province, Iran

Authors

  • Hamid Salehiniya Minimally Invasive Surgery Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran & PhD student of Epidemiology, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences,Tehran, Iran.
  • Hosein Rafiemanesh Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
  • Mojtaba Mehtarpoor Department of Health Management and Economics, School of Public Health, Tehran University ofMedical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
  • Salman Khazaei Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences,Hamadan, Iran.
Abstract:

Background: is the third cause of death. The present study aimed at providing the incidence rates (crude and agestandardized)of different types of cancers in Sistan and Baluchestan province (Southeastern of Iran).Cancer is the second leading cause of death in developing countries. In Iran, cancerMethodsRegistry Center of Health Heputy for Sistan and Baluchestan province. Common cancers weredefined based on the number of cases and standardized incidence rates. To compute the annual percentagechange (APC), joinpoint 4.1.1.1 software was applied.: Data were collected retrospectively reviewing all new cancer patients registered in CancerResults46.82% occurred in females and 53.18% in males. The most frequent cancer in women was breastcancer followed by esophagus, skin, colorectal and leukemia. The 5 most frequent cancers in menwere stomach, skin, leukemia, esophagus and bladder. Joinpoint analyze showed a significant increasingtrend for adjusted standard incidence rate (ASIR) for both sexes (p<0.05).: A total of 3535 cases of cancers registered during 2004-2009 were identified. Of these,Conclusionother provinces in Iran, cancer incidence in Sistan and Baluchistan is less common but trends of cancersare increasing in Sistan and Baluchestan Province. It is necessary to have a comprehensivehealth policy for prevention and control of this problem.: According to The results of the present study and comparison to previous studies for

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volume 29  issue 1

pages  752- 759

publication date 2015-01

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