Cancer patterns in Iran: a gender-specific spatial modelling of cancer incidence during 2014-2017.
BMC Cancer
; 24(1): 191, 2024 Feb 12.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38342916
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Cancer is a significant public health concern and the second leading cause of death. This study aims to visualize spatial patterns of top common cancer types and identify high-risk and low-risk counties for these cancers in Iran from 2014 to 2017.METHODS:
In this study, we analyzed 482,229 newly diagnosed cancer cases recorded by the Iranian National Population-Based Cancer Registry from 2014 to 2017. We employed a purely spatial scanning model and local Moran I analysis to explore spatial patterns across Iran.RESULTS:
Approximately 53% of all cases were male. The average age of cancer diagnosis was 62.58 ± 17.42 years for males and 56.11 ± 17.33years for females. Stomach cancer was the most common cancer in men. The northern and northwestern regions of Iran were identified as high-risk areas for stomach cancer in both genders, with a relative risk (RR) ranging from 1.26 to 2.64 in males and 1.19 to 3.32 in females. These areas recognized as high-risk areas for trachea, bronchus, and lung (TBL) cancer specifically in males (RR1.15-2.02). Central regions of Iran were identified as high-risk areas for non-melanoma skin cancers in both genders, ranking as the second most common cancer (RR1.18-5.93 in males and 1.24-5.38 in females). Furthermore, bladder cancer in males (RR1.32-2.77) and thyroid cancer in females (RR1.88-3.10) showed concentration in the central part of Iran. Breast cancer, being the most common cancer among women (RR1.23-5.54), exhibited concentration in the northern regions of the country. Also, northern regions of Iran were identified as high-risk clusters for colon cancer (RR1.31-3.31 in males and 1.33-4.13 in females), and prostate cancer in males (RR1.22-2.31). Brain, nervous system cancer, ranked sixth among women (RR1.26-5.25) in central areas.CONCLUSIONS:
The study's revelations on the spatial patterns of common cancer incidence in Iran provide crucial insights into the distribution and trends of these diseases. The identification of high-risk areas equips policymakers with valuable information to tailor targeted screening programs, facilitating early diagnosis and effective disease control strategies.Palavras-chave
Texto completo:
1
Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Neoplasias da Próstata
/
Neoplasias Gástricas
/
Neoplasias Pulmonares
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
/
Incidence_studies
/
Prognostic_studies
/
Risk_factors_studies
/
Screening_studies
Limite:
Aged
/
Aged80
/
Humans
/
Male
/
Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
BMC Cancer
Assunto da revista:
NEOPLASIAS
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Irã