Comparing of the Epidemiology of Skin Cancer in the Kurdistan and Yazd in 2012

Introduction: Skin cancer is regarded as the most common cancer in Iran. Thus, this study aimed to compare the cancer epidemiology in Yazd and Kurdistan provinces with different development conditions, through which the ground for further studies as well as appropriate interventions are provided....

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Main Authors: M Mohammadi, M Mirzaei, A Ahmadi
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Published: Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences 2015-07-01
Series:Majallah-i Dānishgāh-i ’Ulūm-i Pizishkī-i Shahīd Ṣadūqī Yazd
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Online Access:http://jssu.ssu.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-2117-1&slc_lang=en&sid=1
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description Introduction: Skin cancer is regarded as the most common cancer in Iran. Thus, this study aimed to compare the cancer epidemiology in Yazd and Kurdistan provinces with different development conditions, through which the ground for further studies as well as appropriate interventions are provided. Methods: This was a descriptive epidemiological study which the study population consisted of patients suffering from skin cancer ( different types) in the province of Kurdistan and Yazd in 2012. The study data were gleaned utilizing the information recorded in the Register of Skin Cancer Health Center in Kurdistan and Yazd. In the current study, the province of Kurdistan was considered as a disadvantaged and Yazd province as a developed one. Results: The mean age of Kurdistan patients was 64.4±12.5 and the mean age of Yazd patients was 61.5± 15. Age-adjusted prevalence of skin cancer in Kurdistan and Yazd was reported respectively 7.07 and 7.60 per 100,000. Age-adjusted incidence was observed as 3.66 and 5.02 per 100,000 respectively in Yazd and Kurdistan in the second half of 2012. Conclusions: The study results revealed that the cancer prevalence was higher in Yazd province, which could be due such factors as continuous contact with sunlight and pollution caused by industries of Yazd Province. It is recommended to take the development of health promotion activities in to account simultaneously with the urban development.
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spelling doaj.art-427eb4261b8e483a9c64cbb2586cb6bb2022-12-22T02:59:36ZfasShahid Sadoughi University of Medical SciencesMajallah-i Dānishgāh-i ’Ulūm-i Pizishkī-i Shahīd Ṣadūqī Yazd2228-57412228-57332015-07-0123421182126Comparing of the Epidemiology of Skin Cancer in the Kurdistan and Yazd in 2012M Mohammadi0M Mirzaei1A Ahmadi2 Department of Epidemiology, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Yazd Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences 3Department of Epidemiology Introduction: Skin cancer is regarded as the most common cancer in Iran. Thus, this study aimed to compare the cancer epidemiology in Yazd and Kurdistan provinces with different development conditions, through which the ground for further studies as well as appropriate interventions are provided. Methods: This was a descriptive epidemiological study which the study population consisted of patients suffering from skin cancer ( different types) in the province of Kurdistan and Yazd in 2012. The study data were gleaned utilizing the information recorded in the Register of Skin Cancer Health Center in Kurdistan and Yazd. In the current study, the province of Kurdistan was considered as a disadvantaged and Yazd province as a developed one. Results: The mean age of Kurdistan patients was 64.4±12.5 and the mean age of Yazd patients was 61.5± 15. Age-adjusted prevalence of skin cancer in Kurdistan and Yazd was reported respectively 7.07 and 7.60 per 100,000. Age-adjusted incidence was observed as 3.66 and 5.02 per 100,000 respectively in Yazd and Kurdistan in the second half of 2012. Conclusions: The study results revealed that the cancer prevalence was higher in Yazd province, which could be due such factors as continuous contact with sunlight and pollution caused by industries of Yazd Province. It is recommended to take the development of health promotion activities in to account simultaneously with the urban development.http://jssu.ssu.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-2117-1&slc_lang=en&sid=1Epidemiology incidence Prevalence Skin cancer
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Comparing of the Epidemiology of Skin Cancer in the Kurdistan and Yazd in 2012
Majallah-i Dānishgāh-i ’Ulūm-i Pizishkī-i Shahīd Ṣadūqī Yazd
Epidemiology
incidence
Prevalence
Skin cancer
title Comparing of the Epidemiology of Skin Cancer in the Kurdistan and Yazd in 2012
title_full Comparing of the Epidemiology of Skin Cancer in the Kurdistan and Yazd in 2012
title_fullStr Comparing of the Epidemiology of Skin Cancer in the Kurdistan and Yazd in 2012
title_full_unstemmed Comparing of the Epidemiology of Skin Cancer in the Kurdistan and Yazd in 2012
title_short Comparing of the Epidemiology of Skin Cancer in the Kurdistan and Yazd in 2012
title_sort comparing of the epidemiology of skin cancer in the kurdistan and yazd in 2012
topic Epidemiology
incidence
Prevalence
Skin cancer
url http://jssu.ssu.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-2117-1&slc_lang=en&sid=1
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