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This study explored spatial patterns of the 10 most prevalent cancers in north-eastern Iran. Getis-Ord G* and Anselin Local Moran's Index were used for identifying hotspots and local clusters. Except for breast cancer, all cancer types were more frequent among males. Cluster analysis in men showed hotspots of breast cancer in the South-West, skin cancer in the East/South-East, and brain tumours in the North. Among women, there were hotspots for skin cancer in the East and South-East, bladder cancer in the Central and East. This study indicates a possible relationship between the high incidence of certain cancers and environmental factors.
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