Changes in the Incidence of Skin Cancer Between 1978 and 2002

摘要: Abstract Background Ultraviolet radiation is the main risk factor for skin cancer. Changes in lifestyle over recent decades have led to greater exposure ultraviolet radiation; this phenomenon, coupled with aging of population, increases developing Our objective was analyze trends incidence cancer worldwide, Europe, and Spain during period 1978 2002. Material methods Both were investigated 2002 using publication Cancer Incidence Five Continents. Results The cutaneous melanoma increased progressively throughout period, higher rates among women. highest found Australia. In Spain, standardized had tripled both sexes by end study period. nonmelanoma (NMSC) men. incidences Australia, Brazil, European inhabitants Zimbabwe. Within NMSC doubled or Conclusion rise leads us conclude that measures primary prevention are failing insufficient, it still too soon evaluate their efficacy. There certain limitations study, such as fact imposible most from 2003 2007, registries not available all populations.