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- Colorectal cancer is a major health issue, being the third most common cancer globally and responsible for 10% of cancer deaths, prompting a study on its risk factors in Iran.
- The research utilized data from WHO's STEPS program and employed cluster analysis and Geographically Weighted Regression via ArcGIS to examine spatial patterns.
- Significant findings revealed that tobacco use, smoking, and abdominal obesity are linked to higher incidences of colon and rectal cancers, particularly in central and northern Iran, aiding policymakers in targeting screening efforts for high-risk groups.
Article Abstract
Background And Aims: Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide, accounting for 10% of cancer deaths. Therefore, this study was performed with the aim of spatial analysis of risk factors for colorectal cancer in Iran.
Method: This study was conducted ecologically using STEPS information (The WHO Stepwise Approach to NCD Risk Factor Surveillance) in Iran. To analyze the data, the researcher used cluster analysis and Geographically Weighted Regression methods with the help of ArcGIS version 10.
Results: The results of OLS analysis showed that there was a significant relationship between tobacco consumption ( = 0.571, -value = 0.044) and smoking ( = 0.772, -value = 0.010) and the incidence of colon cancer (CC). There was also a significant relationship between abdominal obesity and the incidence of rectal cancer (RC) ( = 0.061, -value = 0.027).
Conclusion: This study showed that (CC) high-risk areas are located in central and northern parts of Iran, and the significant risk factors related to CC and RC were found to be tobacco use, cigarette smoking, and abdominal obesity. These findings are helpful to inform policymakers to plan screening services to reduce CC and RC, especially in high-risk populations.
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