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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-03-01
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Series: | The Lancet Regional Health. Europe |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666776221000016 |