Background and Aim: Skin cancer is the most common
malignancy in the world with high morbidity and relatively low mortality. Basal
cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of cancer and its incidence is
increasing. The purpose of this study was to investigate the incidence of skin
cancer in the years 1386 to 1390 is in the Markazi Province, Iran.
Methods: In this study the data of Markazi Province Cancer Registry
were used and incidence rate was calculated per 100,000 person. Age
standardized incidence rates were calculated via direct standardization method
using world standard population. Finally, the data were analyzed using SPSS, Excel,
and WinPepi softwares.
Results: In Markazi Province, 958 patients with skin cancer
were recorded during 1386-90. The age-standardized incidence rates in these
years were 21.54, 12.06, 13.79, 18.29 and 15.79 per 100,000 people
respectively. There was no significant change in the trend of skin cancer incidence
rates.
Conclusion: Skin cancer was higher in men than women, and
most cases occur in the elderly. Development of screening programs is
recommended to detect skin cancer in its early stages in older men, especially
in those who have been exposed to the sun for long times.
