The epidemiology of skin cancer and its trend in Iran

Abstract

Background:One of the most common cancers is skin cancer worldwide. Since incidence and cost of treatment of the cancer are increasing, it is necessary to further investigate to prevent and control this disease. This study aimed to determine skin cancer trend and epidemiology in Iran.Methods:This study was done based on existing data. Data used in this study were obtained from a national registry of cancer cases and the Disease Management Center of Ministry of Health in Iran. All cases registered in the country were included during 2004–2008. Incidence rates were reported based on the direct method and standard population of World Health Organization.Results:Based on the results of this study, the incidence of skin cancer is rising in Iran and the sex ratio was more in men than women in all provinces. The age-standardized incidence rate (ASR) of skin cancer was highest in males in Semnan, Isfahan, and Hamedan provinces (34.9, 30.80, and 28.84, respectively). The highest ASRs were seen in females in Semnan, Yazd, and Isfahan provinces (26.7, 24.14, and 18.97, respectively). The lowest ASR in male was observed in Sistan and Baluchestan, and in female in Hormozgan provinces.Conclusions:The incidence of skin cancer is increasing in the country. Therefore, the plan for the control and prevention of this cancer must be a high priority for health policy makers.

Prevalence of Skin Cancer in Isfahan Province, Iran

“…The trend of skin cancer incidence in men was increasing; on an average, it grew by 7.06% yearly. In women, this rate also raised from 12.01 in 2004 to 15.77 in 2008 per 100 000 persons (13,14).…”

“…2018; 9(2):e82743. and Hamadan provinces (13,17,18,20). Out of the total population studied, the mean age of patients with skin cancer was 65 year that in 67% age ranged from 60 to 70 years.…”

“…The occurrence rate of skin cancer, within the U.S. population is about 300 -400 new cases for every 100 000 population per annum (20). Keyghobadi et al, mentioned that in Iran, about 15% of all cancer was skin cancer and this disease reflects as the most common cancer (13,21). The trend of skin cancer incidence in men was increasing; on an average, it grew by 7.06% yearly.…”

“…Related to basal or squamous cell skin cancers, there is a report regarding the death of about 2 000 people each year in the United States (12). In regards to the Iranian population, a publication reported that the incidence of skin cancer was increasing and the trend was observed in all provinces (13). Razi et al (14), detailed that the incidence of skin cancer is increasing in Iran, and more in men than women.…”

Incidence of cutaneous malignant melanoma in Iranian provinces and American states matched on ultraviolet radiation exposure: an ecologic study

“…Among men, the ASR (per 100,000) increased from 0.8 in the previous survey (1988–1992) to 3.8 in the current registry survey (1998–2002), and in women, this increase was from 0.7 to 2.5 per 100,000 (Masoompour et al, 2011). A study of the overall rate of skin cancer in all 30 provinces in Iran reported a male to female ratio of ~1.6–~1.7 for all skin cancers combined, but did not analyze rates separately for melanoma (Razi et al, 2015). Our comparisons of sex-specific incidence rates also depict a pattern of lower overall rates of melanoma among women in Iran.…”