Changing epidemiology and age-specific incidence of cutaneous malignant melanoma in England: An analysis of the national cancer registration data by age, gender and anatomical site, 1981–2018

Changing epidemiology and age-specific incidence of cutaneous malignant melanoma in England: An analysis of the national cancer registration data by age, gender and anatomical site, 1981–2018

Background: The incidence of cutaneous malignant melanoma, which is mostly attributable (86%) to UV radiation exposure, has been steadily increasing over the past four decades in predominantly fair-skinned populations. Although public health campaigns are increasing sun-protective behaviour in Engla...

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Main Authors: Anjum Memon, Peter Bannister, Imogen Rogers, Josefin Sundin, Bushra Al-Ayadhy, Peter W. James, Richard J.Q. McNally
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-03-01
Series:The Lancet Regional Health. Europe
Subjects:
Malignant melanoma
Cutaneous melanoma
Skin cancer
Incidence
England
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666776221000016

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