The Deputy Minister of Health, Treatment, and Medical Education states that annually, 100,000 people in Iran are diagnosed with cancer, placing Iran at 123rd globally in cancer incidence. According to Mehr News Agency, Iraj Harirchi announced on Sunday, June 24, that in 2015, over 92,000 people in Iran were diagnosed with various types of cancer, with an additional 8,000 cases of skin cancer during that time. He noted that the cancer incidence rate in 2012 for Iranian men and women was 134 and 128 per 100,000, respectively. The global averages are 205 for men and 165 for women, indicating that Iran's rates are significantly lower than the global average. The Health Ministry spokesperson added that Iran ranks 123rd among 183 countries for cancer incidence data. Bahram Mofid, Vice President of the Iranian Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology, stated on June 19 that 400,000 people in Iran are currently living with cancer, attributing this to urbanization, sedentary lifestyles, air pollution, and poor nutrition. Kazem Zand Del, advisor to the Deputy Minister for Research and Technology, reported last February that cancer-related deaths in Iran are approximately 50,000 annually. On June 19, Mohammad Hossein Ghorbani, Vice President of the Health and Treatment Commission of Parliament, expressed concern over the 'worrying increase in cancer statistics' in Iran. Meanwhile, Mohammad Esmaeil Akbari, a professor at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, stated on Saturday, July 1, that 'the incidence of cancer in our country is not high.' He added that 'about 147 out of 100,000 people are diagnosed with cancer each year, so there is no cause for concern.' Akbari also mentioned that 'today, the facilities for cancer diagnosis and treatment in the country have made significant progress, providing good treatment options.' Despite this, recent concerns about the rise of cancer in Iran have been raised. Four doctors have written to President Hassan Rouhani, urging him to curb the increasing spread of hookah smoking before a 'cancer tsunami' occurs. Last month, the head of the Cancer Research Center at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences stated that the country has 'the highest growth rate of cancer incidence in the world.' In addition to environmental pollution, the consumption of tobacco or drugs, which have been warned about for their impact on cancer growth, dietary methods in Iran are also facing criticism.
Annual Incidence of 100,000 Cancer Cases in Iran
Iran reports an annual incidence of 100,000 cancer cases, ranking 123rd globally in cancer rates. Health officials attribute this rise to urbanization, pollution, and lifestyle choices, while some experts argue that the situation is not alarming. The increasing cancer statistics raise concerns among health officials and the public.
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📰 What Happened
Iran reports an annual incidence of 100,000 cancer cases, with health officials attributing the rise to urbanization and lifestyle changes. Some experts argue that the situation is not alarming, while others express concerns about increasing cancer statistics.
- Iran ranks 123rd globally in cancer incidence with 100,000 new cases annually.
- Approximately 400,000 people currently live with cancer in Iran.
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📚 Background
Cancer incidence in Iran has been attributed to factors like urbanization, pollution, and lifestyle changes, which are common issues in many developing countries.
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