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[Lifetime probability of developing a melanoma in the Ile-de-France in 1994]
1Service de Prévention et Dépistage des Tumeurs de la Ville de Paris.
Objectives:
The probability of developing a cancer during lifetime is a global indicator, understandable by patients. It permits to establish a hierarchy of risks. An example of this indicator is calculated for melanoma.
Material And Methods:
The Seidman's method is used, with results of melanoma incidence in the Paris region in 1994 (PETRI's study).
Results:
The risk of developing a melanoma during lifetime is 0.6 p. 100 for men and 1 p. 100 for women.
Conclusions:
Discussion of the assumptions used shows that this risk is underestimated. Although, it is high enough to justify preventive actions.
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