Author/Authors :
Ramezani, Mohammad Arash Department of Cancer Control and Prevention, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Tabatabaeian, Maryam Department of Cancer Control and Prevention, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Tavazohi, Hossein Center of Disease Control - Deputy of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Mokarian, Fariborz Department of Cancer Control and Prevention, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Heydari, Kamal Assistant Professor - Deputy of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
BACKGROUND: Cancer incidence rate is increasing in the world particularly in developing countries. The awareness
regarding cancer incidence and distribution helps policy makers and researchers to design comprehensive plan for controlling
cancer. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence rate and trend of cancer in Isfahan area, one of the
most importance provinces of Iran.
METHODS: Data of Isfahan cancer registry were derived from 2005 to 2010. Direct standardization through world standard
population produced by the world health organization was used and adjusted standard rate (ASR) was calculated.
The Poisson regression analysis was employed to estimate cancer incidence trend during 5 years.
RESULTS: The new cases of cancer were 24771 patients from 2005 to 2010. Mean age of these patients was 56.1 ± 18.0
years and 54.6% were male. Male patients were approximately 7 years older than females. The most frequent cancer
was gastrointestinal in men and breast cancer in women. The rate of cancer increased approximately 4 per 1000 population
and incidence rate ratio (IRR) was 1.004 (95%CI: 1.002-1.005).
