Abstract
Skin cancer is becoming an increasingly important public health problem. Multiple studies have now demonstrated a relationship between ultraviolet exposure and increased risk of developing skin cancer. However, the specifics of that association are somewhat different for malignant melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma. A better understanding of the mechanisms that allow cutaneous ultraviolet radiation to induce neoplasia will result in the development of better future sun-protection agents and strategies.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Australia / epidemiology
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Carcinoma, Basal Cell / epidemiology
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Carcinoma, Basal Cell / etiology
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Carcinoma, Basal Cell / prevention & control
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / epidemiology
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / etiology
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / prevention & control
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Humans
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Melanoma / epidemiology
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Melanoma / etiology
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Melanoma / prevention & control
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Risk Assessment
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Skin / radiation effects*
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Skin Neoplasms / epidemiology
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Skin Neoplasms / etiology*
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Skin Neoplasms / prevention & control
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Sunlight / adverse effects*
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Time Factors
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Ultraviolet Rays / adverse effects*
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United States / epidemiology