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Melanoma Epidemiology and Prevention.
Cancer treatment and research - 1 Jan 2016
Berwick Marianne, Buller David B, Cust Anne, Gallagher Richard, Lee Tim K, Meyskens Frank, Pandey Shaily, Thomas Nancy E, Veierød Marit B, Ward Sarah
Abstract excerpt
The epidemiology of melanoma is complex, and individual risk depends on sun exposure, host factors, and genetic factors, and in their interactions as well. Sun exposure can be classified as intermittent, chronic, or cumulative (overall) exposure, and each appears to have a different effect on type of melanoma. Other environmental factors, such as chemical exposures-either through occupation, atmosphere, or...
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