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Overview
Epidemiology and Demographics
Around 160,000 new cases of melanoma are diagnosed worldwide each year, and it is more frequent in males and caucasians.[1] It is more common in caucasian populations living in sunny climates than other groups.[2] According to the WHO Report about 48,000 melanoma related deaths occur worldwide per annum.[3]
References
- ↑ Ries LAG, et al, eds. SEER Cancer Statistics Review, 1975-2000. Bethesda, MD: National Cancer Institute; 2003: Tables XVI-1-9.
- ↑ Parkin D, Bray F, Ferlay J, Pisani P. "Global cancer statistics, 2002". CA Cancer J Clin. 55 (2): 74–108. PMID 15761078.Full text
- ↑ Lucas, R. Global Burden of Disease of Solar Ultraviolet Radiation, Environmental Burden of Disease Series, July 25, 2006; No. 13. News release, World Health Organization