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Published on: September 7, 2013
[Prevention of skin cancer. Necessity, implementation and success]
R Greinert1, B Volkmer, A Wende
1Dermatologisches Zentrum Buxtehude, Buxtehude. dermatologie@hospit.std.shuttle.de
Abstract:
Including malignant melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma, skin cancer is the cancer with the highest incidence worldwide. Its incidence is increasing more rapidly than that of all other kinds of cancer. It is necessary to slow down this trend through preventive steps in order to reduce morbidity and mortality rates and to decrease the financial burden on the health systems. This goal could be achieved through primary (prevention of risk factors) and secondary prevention (early diagnosis and screening). This essay describes the necessity, realization, and success of these kinds of intervention programs. It especially portrays the procedures in Germany as they have been practiced for the last 15 years by the Society of Dermatology Prevention and German Cancer Aid.
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