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Epidemiology of skin cancer in Markazi Province, Iran
Adele Mobarak-Abadi , Razie Rajabi, Yusef Khani, Amir Almasi-Hashiani ,
Volume 4, Issue 3 (9-2013)
Abstract

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.


Skin cancer incidence rate and trend in 2004-2008 in Tehran province
Maryam Mirzaei, Saeid Razi, Mahshid Ghoncheh, Abdollah Mohammadian Hafshejani, Hamid Salehiniya,
Volume 5, Issue 4 (1-2015)
Abstract

Background and Aim: Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the world, which is associated with mortality, mortality and health care costs. Planning prevention and control of this cancer, information about its incidence rates and incidence trends is necessary. The present study aimed to determine the incidence rates and trends of skin cancer in Tehran.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, necessary data were extracted from the Cancer Registry, Ministry of Health and Medical Education between 2003 and 2008. Age - and sex -standardized incidence rates were calculated and the incidence rate trends were determined.

Results: Between 2003 and 2008, 7429 skin cancer cases were recorded, of which 4807 were men and 2622 were women. Skin cancer incidence had an increasing trend in Tehran and its incidence rate has increased from 8.99 in women and 11.52 in men in 2003 to 18.03 in women and 28.16 in men in 2008, respectively. In addition, incidence of skin cancer was increased with aging in both men and women. The incidence rate was higher in men than women.

Conclusion: Skin cancer incidence in Tehran is increasing, which could be due to population aging, environmental risk factors, and changes in life style. More comprehensive research is suggested to investigate the risk factors for this cancer in Tehran.


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