Inequalities in cancer distribution in Tehran; A disaggregated estimation of 2007 incidencea by 22 districts

Inequalities in cancer distribution in Tehran; A disaggregated estimation of 2007 incidencea by 22 districts

Background: Cancer is the third cause of death in Iran, with an increasing incidence projected for the next decade. This study aimed to provide a disaggregated viewpoint on cancer incidence in all 22 districts of Tehran, using the Geographic Information System (GIS). Identifying clusters of cancers...

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Main Authors: Marzieh Rohani Rasaf, Rashid Ramezani, Mitra Mehrazma, Mohamad Reza Rohani Rasaf, Mohsen Asadi-Lari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01
Series:International Journal of Preventive Medicine
Subjects:
Age standardized rate
geographical information system
neighborhood cancer incidence
Online Access:http://www.ijpvmjournal.net/article.asp?issn=2008-7802;year=2012;volume=3;issue=7;spage=483;epage=492;aulast=Rasaf

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