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SURGICAL CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
Volume 100, Issue 1, Pages 1-+Publisher
W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC
DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2019.09.005
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Melanoma; Carcinogen; Ultraviolet radiation; Indoor tanning; Prevention
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The incidence of melanoma continues to increase worldwide. In the United States, melanoma is the fifth most common cancer in men and the sixth most common cancer in women. The risk factors contributing to melanoma have largely remained unchanged, but there is a new focus on modifiable risk factors including sun exposure and ultraviolet light. A large public initiative supported by the Centers for Disease Control focuses on educating the public on the risks of sun exposure and indoor tanning. Early detection and resection of melanoma lesions is necessary to prevent metastasis and reduce medical costs.
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