Author/Authors :
Moradi Yousef نويسنده Pars Advanced and Minimally Invasive Manners Research Center, Pars Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran , Khosravi Shadmani Fatemeh نويسنده Research Center for Modeling in Health, Institute for Futures Studies in Health,Kerman University of Medical Sciences,Kerman,Iran , KHAZAEI Zaher نويسنده Dept. of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Kurdistan, Iran KHAZAEI Zaher , Chaichian Shahla نويسنده Minimally Invasive Techniques Research Center in Women, Tehran Medical Sciences Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran , Khateri Sorour نويسنده Student Research Committee, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran , Mansori Kamyar نويسنده Social Development and Health Promotion Research Center, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran , Moradpour Farhad نويسنده Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Varse Fatemeh نويسنده Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Abstract :
Background: Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide and the
third in Iran. Among cancers, cervical cancer is the third leading cause of death in women.
Thus, recognizing the epidemiology and trends of cervical cancer can be effective for
planning and policy-making. This study aims to investigate the incidence and trends
of cervical cancer in Iran due to the few studies that have addressed this issue and the
unclear trend for cervical cancer in Iran.
Methods: This study re-analyzed existing data from the cancer data recording system
in Iran during years 2003 to 2009. We used available data from the National Cancer
Registry and Center for Disease Control of the Ministry of Health, Treatment and Medical
Education. Stata software (version 11) was used for data analysis and the significance
of the incidence trend diagram was derived with WINPEPI software.
Results: Assessment of the National Cancer Registry statistics from 2003 to 2009
showed an increased trend in cervical cancer from 2003 to 2008 and a decreased trend
from 2008 to 2009. During this period, there were 4273 cases of cervical cancer
registered. From these, 394 cases were registered in 2003 which peaked at 907 cases
in 2009. The registered cancer cases had an approximately 3-fold increase during this
period. Most provinces reported an increased trend of incidence in cervical cancer.
Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, the incidence of cervical cancer is
increasing in Iran, especially in the central regions of the country. Therefore, considering the
growing trend of cancer, we recommend early detection through screening programs, public
awareness, and public training programs that particularly target high risk populations.
