Prevention campaign against skin cancer
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Serval ID
serval:BIB_785F01A7B744
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Prevention campaign against skin cancer
Journal
Dermatology
ISSN
1018-8665 (Print)
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2002
Volume
205
Number
3
Pages
229-33
Notes
Journal Article
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The melanoma incidence has increased over recent decades. Educational campaigns aim to encourage protection from the sun and early detection of melanoma. METHODS: During a campaign in Switzerland, information on risk factors, sun protection and melanoma prevention was distributed. 10987 people completed a questionnaire regarding risk factors, and 2746 people were examined by a dermatologist. RESULTS: Men had a higher risk as assessed by skin type, ultraviolet exposure, family history, number of moles and sunburns during childhood. Changes in moles were reported significantly more often by people with: (1). a positive family history (p < 0.0001); (2). multiple moles (p < 0.0001), and (3). sunburns during childhood (p < 0.0001). A precancerous or cancerous condition was suspected in 16% of individuals examined. CONCLUSION: Early detection of melanoma can be achieved by this type of campaign. Primary prevention is a long-term approach and educational efforts targeting risk groups must be continued.
Keywords
Female
Health Promotion/*methods
Humans
Hutchinson's Melanotic Freckle/pathology/*prevention & control
Male
Melanoma/pathology/*prevention & control
Questionnaires
Risk Factors
Sex Factors
Skin Neoplasms/pathology/*prevention & control
Switzerland
Pubmed
Web of science
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25/01/2008 17:55
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20/08/2019 15:35