Trends in Gastric Cancer Incidence in Iran

摘要: Background and purpose: Cancer is a major cause of death worldwide gastric cancer with high mortality rate one the leading causes cancer-related death. Understanding epidemiology could be great benefit. However, no clear trend available on incidence this in Iran, therefore, study aimed at investigating cancer. Material Methods: Data included records from registry system Iran during 2003 to 2009. The rates were then standardized using direct method. Results: We found an increasing 2009 Iran. A total 42,135 cases reported which 4254 recorded 2003. increased 6886 highest lowest stomach male female observed 2008 2003, respectively. sex ratio was 2.51 these years. Different regions different incidence. Men women more prone suffer Ardabil Semnan provinces, While least number diagnosed Kohkilooyeh Boyer Ahmad. Also, incidences living Ahmad Hormozgan provinces Conclusion: : According prevalence northern western This caused by diet Helicobacter pylori infection, hence, screening early detection programs are highly recommended high-risk areas.