Trend analysis shows rising cancer mortality and years of life lost, highlighting needs for public health programs in Iran.
The crude, standardized mortality rates and years of life lost (YLL) due to cancer have been increasing in both males and females. As a result, public health programs and research funding should be more explicitly directed towards preventing premature mortality. YLL can be a useful measure for easy comparison of different cancers by policymakers and health practitioners.
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