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Spatial analysis of risk factors related to colorectal cancer in Iran: An ecological study.
Health Sci Rep
October 2024
Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Faculty of Health and Nutrition Bushehr University of Medical Sciences Bushehr Iran.
Article Synopsis
- 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.