A systematic review and meta-analysis of incidence and spatiotemporal trends of snakebites in Iran.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

Snakebites are a neglected public health concern, particularly in tropical regions, causing significant morbidity and mortality. Despite Iran's high snakebite burden, epidemiological data remain inconsistent. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to provide estimates of snakebite incidence and geographical distribution across Iranian provinces.

Methods

A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, Google Scholar, and Persian databases (Magiran, SID) up to February 2025. Observational studies reporting snakebite incidence in Iran were included. Two independent reviewers screened studies, extracted data, and assessed bias using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS). A random-effects meta-analysis was performed,

SUBMITTER: Kargar Jahromi H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12520341 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature