Incidence, Time Trends and Geographical Distribution of Leukemia and Multiple Myeloma in Golestan Province, Northern Iran, 2004-2017.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Leukemia and multiple myeloma (MM) are the most common hematologic malignancies in Iran. This paper describes the geographic and temporal changes in their incidence in Golestan, northern Iran.

Methods

Data on cases of leukemia and MM during 2004-2017 were obtained from the Golestan Population-based Cancer Registry (GPCR). The GPCR is a dynamic database of Golestan residents diagnosed with primary cancers. Age-standardized incidence rates (ASRs) (per 100000) of leukemia and MM were calculated using direct standardization method considering the world standard population. We used Joinpoint regression to assess incidence trends using the average annual percent change (AAPC).

Results

In total, 2119 new cases of leukemia and MM were registered by the GPCR during

SUBMITTER: Jafari-Delouei N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11904270 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature