Title of article
Epidemiology of breast cancer in the Islamic Republic of Iran: first results from a population-based cancer registry
Author/Authors
Sadjadi, A. Digestive Disease Research Centre - Shariati Hospital , Sadjadi, A. University of Groningen - Department of Epidedemiology , Nouraie, M. Digestive Disease Research Centre - Shariati Hospital , Ghorbani, A. Digestive Disease Research Centre - Shariati Hospital , Malekzadeh, R. Digestive Disease Research Centre - Shariati Hospital , Alimohammadian, M. tehran university of medical sciences tums - Faculty of Health, تهران, ايران
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1426
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1431
Abstract
This study presents the first population-based report on breast cancer in the Islamic Republic of Iran using data derived from a cancer registry. A retrospective study was conducted to find all new breast cancer cases in 5 provinces covered by the cancer registry during the 5-year period 1996–2000. There were 2421 cases recorded in the 5 registries. The age-standardized incidence rate (ASR) was 16.2 per 100 000 person-years. In contrast to more developed countries, the ASR of breast cancer was low, with the lowest rate seen in Ardabil province.
Journal title
Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal
Journal title
Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal
Record number
2641174
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