We are currently witnessing a worldwide increase in the incidence of melanoma. Incidence
in Europe is about 25 cases per 100,000 population, while in Australia it reaches a rate of 60 …

There is persuasive evidence that each of the three main types of skin cancer, basal cell
carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and melanoma, is caused by sun …

Cutaneous melanoma (CM) is one of the most rapidly growing cancers worldwide, with a
consistent increase in incidence among white populations over the past four decades …

The combination of routine physician examination of the skin coupled with self-examination
provides a realistic opportunity for the identification of early malignant melanomas. Removal …

A systematic meta-analysis of observational studies of melanoma and family history, actinic
damage and phenotypic factors was conducted as part of a comprehensive meta-analysis of …

Melanoma is a cancer arising from the malignant transformation of melanocytes. These
pigment-producing cells derive embryologically from pluripotent neural crest stem cells …

Stratospheric ozone levels are near their lowest point since measurements began, so
current ultraviolet-B (UV-B) radiation levels are thought to be close to their maximum. Total …

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 …

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation in sunlight is the most prominent and ubiquitous physical
carcinogen in our natural environment. It is highly genotoxic but does not penetrate the body …

Objective: To review the evidence that childhood is a period of particular susceptibility to the
carcinogenic effects of solar radiation. Methods: Studies were identified through searches of …