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Assessment of knowledge of melanoma risk factors, prevention, and detection principles in Texas teenagers.

The Journal of surgical research - 15 May 2001

Lucci A, Citro H W, Wilson L

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INTRODUCTION: The incidence of melanoma has increased in the past 10 years more rapidly than any other cancer. Exposure to intense solar radiation in youth significantly increases the lifetime risk of developing melanoma. We postulate that teenagers have little awareness of melanoma prevention or detection principles. The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge of teenagers about melanoma and to...

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PMID: 11341796
DOI: 10.1006/jsre.2001.6146

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