The worldwide incidence of melanoma has increased rapidly over the last 50 years.
Melanoma is the most common cancer found in the young adult population, and its …

Background The use of sunscreen is a key component of public health campaigns for skin
cancer prevention, but epidemiological studies have raised doubts on its effectiveness in the …

Background Melanoma incidence has been rising in populations with predominantly
European ancestry (White), speculated to be partly driven by heightened detection of …

Objective To compare the long-term economic impact of melanoma prevention by sun
protection, with the corresponding impact of early detection of melanoma to decrease …

The evolution of human skin pigmentation must address both the initial evolution of intense
epidermal pigmentation in hominins, and its subsequent dilution in modern humans. While …

Background We aimed to examine the prevalence and correlates of opportunistic skin check
behaviours among Australians and whether changes over time might explain increasing …

Background Melanoma can be lethal if not detected early and treated. Early detection can
be facilitated via skin self-examination (SSE) and as such, SSE is part of melanoma follow …

Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun has both harms and benefits for human
health. The best-known benefit of sun exposure is the generation of vitamin D within the skin …

A Estratégia de Saúde da Família é composta por uma equipe multidisciplinar de
profissionais, dentre eles os Agentes Comunitários de Saúde–ACS e os Agentes de …

Background Skin cancer incidence has increased over the last years, becoming a major
public health problem. Objective To describe the awareness, behavior and attitudes …