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Vacations to waterside locations result in nevus development in Colorado children.
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology - 1 Feb 2009
Pettijohn Kelly J, Asdigian Nancy L, Aalborg Jenny, Morelli Joseph G, Mokrohisky Stefan T, Dellavalle Robert P, Crane Lori A
Abstract excerpt
Nevi are a main risk factor for malignant melanoma, and most nevi develop in childhood. This study examined the relationship between vacations and nevi in 681 White children born in 1998 who were lifetime residents of Colorado. Vacation histories were assessed through telephone interviews of parents, whereas nevus and phenotypic characteristics were assessed through skin exams at age 7. Multiple linear and...
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