Factors Associated with the Progression of Gastric Cancer: An Effective Policy Brief

Document Type : Brief Report

Authors

1 1- Nursing Care Research Center in Chronic Diseases, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran. 2 - Department of Medical and Surgical Nursing, faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical

2 1- Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran. 2- Clinical Research Development Unit, Golestan Hospital, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.

3 Pathologist, Board-Certified Clinical Pathology,Oncopathology Researcher;Cancer, Environmental and Petroleum Pollutants Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran

4 1- Alimentary Tract Research Center, Clinical Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz,Iran.2- Department of Forensic Medicine, faculty of medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical

10.30476/acrr.2026.111061.1285

Abstract

Gastric cancer is one of the most common and deadly gastrointestinal cancers both in Iran and worldwide. This
study aimed to identify modifiable risk factors, such as tobacco use and lifestyle, as well as non-modifiable
factors, including age and gender, in patients with gastric cancer. The results indicated that tobacco use is
directly associated with disease progression, whereas body mass index, Helicobacter pylori infection, and
family history did not demonstrate a significant relationship. These findings highlight the need for health
policymakers to focus on modifying high-risk behaviors and enhancing prevention programs.

Highlights

Safa Najafi (Google Scholar)

Sirous Rafiei Asl (Google Scholar)

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