Abstract

Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide. More specifically, it is the leading cancer for Iranian men and the second most common cancer in Iranian women. Being aware of the epidemiological situation and the trend of the disease is necessary for further studies and better planning for prevention. This study aims to investigate the epidemiology, and trend of skin cancer incidence in Sistan and Baluchestan province. This study was A reanalysis of available data that extracted from the National Cancer Registry System and the Disease Management Center of Iranian Ministry of Health between 2003 and 2008. Age Standardized incidence rates (ASIR) were calculated using the world standard population. The crude incidence rate (CIR) were also computed. During the study period, the total number of 323 skin cancer cases occurred. Among these cases, there were 188 men and 135 women. In this regard, the incidence of skin cancer in Sistan and Baluchestan province is decreased and the rate of incidence declined from 3.84 and 3.76 in 2004 to 1.95 and 1.79 in 2008 (in women and men, respectively). Moreover, in both sexes, skin cancer incidence is increased with age. And the incidence rate was higher in men than in women. the age-specific incidence rates of skin cancer in Sistan and Baluchestan province is decreased, but the total number of sufferers is increasing. This study recommends educating people about skin cancer prevention and identification of its risk factors.