The influence of HIV infection on the age dependence of squamous cell carcinoma of the skin in South Africa

The influence of HIV infection on the age dependence of squamous cell carcinoma of the skin in South Africa

Background. Cancer incidence typically increases with age, but it is not known whether ethnic characteristics influence the age dependence of squamous cell carcinoma of the skin (SCC). Objectives. (i) To determine the age dependence of SCC in the black African, coloured and white population groups...

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Main Authors: B L Diffey, M Norval, P N Albers, C Y Wright
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: South African Medical Association 2017-02-01
Series:South African Medical Journal
Subjects:
Squamous cell cancer
Age dependance
HIV
Online Access:http://www.samj.org.za/index.php/samj/article/view/11807/7962

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