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LEITNER, R M C. Epidemiology of cutaneous melanoma. Rev. argent. dermatol. [online]. 2006, vol.87, n.2, pp.86-97. ISSN 1851-300X.

During the last decades there was an increase of incidence of cutaneous melanoma in Caucasian population worldwide, but this tumor can affect any ethnic group. Nowadays, the intermittent solar exposition is a well known predisposing factor. The incidence in Auckland, New Zealand, is the highest in the world. In Europe and in the USA, the incidence and mortality rates decreased until the 80's when it stabilized. Regarding the age of appearance, the incidence increases starting at 20 years of age in patients with more than 200 nevi and without history of sun protection in childhood. There was also an increase in the incidence in adults (>60 y-o). The distribution by sex in USA and Argentina is more frequent in males and in Europe in females.

Palabras clave : Demography; Cutaneous melanoma; Ozone; UVB radiation.

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