Gastric cancer incidence in Iran varies significantly by province and time

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Gastric cancer incidence in Iran shows significant geographic variation, with Ardabil province having the highest rates and Hormozgan the lowest. Males are more affected than females. While national rates remained stable from 2014-2018, some regions like Gilan saw increasing high-incidence clusters, while Zanjan showed declining trends. This geospatial analysis highlights the need for localized cancer surveillance and prevention strategies to address the uneven burden of gastric cancer across Iran.


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