The burden of bladder cancer in the MENA region: a 3-decade analysis
The burden of bladder cancer increased in the region between 1990 and 2021, although this increase was not statistically significant. This observation may change as further evidence becomes available, particularly with larger sample sizes and longer periods of observation. Furthermore, these findings may also reflect advances in healthcare systems and diagnostic capabilities. As the population continues to grow and age, there is an increasing urgency for more effective preventive strategies to address the risk factors associated with bladder cancer.
Authors
- Ali‐Asghar Kolahi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0178-3732)
- Asra Fazlollahi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3775-460X)
- Fateme Tahmasbi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0652-7693)
- Nima Naghdi-Sedeh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9421-7918)
- Mortaza Raeisi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3173-1610)
- Mark J. M. Sullman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7920-6818)
- Ali Shamekh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0950-2619)
- Saeid Safiri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7986-9072)
- Kamaleddin Hassanzadeh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9746-0964)
- Zohreh Sanaat
Institutions
- Tabriz University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- University of Nicosia (CY)
- Jahrom University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cancer Treatment and Research Communications
- Published
- 2025-12-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctarc.2025.101066
- Primary Topic
- Bladder and Urothelial Cancer Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00