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Combining Reflectance Confocal Microscopy with Optical Coherence Tomography for Noninvasive Diagnosis of Skin Cancers via Image Acquisition
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Melanoma - improving diagnosis in general practice.

Jon Emery1

  • 1School of Primary, Aboriginal and Rural Health Care, University of Western Australia, Australia. jon.emery@uwa.edu.au

Australian Family Physician
|December 8, 2011
PubMed
Summary

Australia has the world's highest melanoma rates, with incidence rising despite public health campaigns. In 2007, over 10,000 Australians were diagnosed, and nearly 1,300 died from this skin cancer.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Australia has the highest global incidence of melanoma.
  • Public health campaigns like 'slip-slop-slap' have not curbed rising melanoma rates.
  • Melanoma diagnosis and mortality remain significant public health concerns in Australia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the persistent and increasing incidence of melanoma in Australia.
  • To underscore the mortality associated with melanoma in the Australian population.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of national melanoma diagnosis and mortality data for the year 2007.

Main Results:

  • In 2007, 10,342 Australians were diagnosed with melanoma.

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  • A total of 1,279 deaths were attributed to melanoma in Australia in 2007.

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    • Despite extensive public health efforts, melanoma incidence continues to rise in Australia.
    • Melanoma represents a critical and ongoing health challenge in Australia, necessitating further intervention strategies.