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Allan Pollack1, Mark McGrath, Joan Henderson
1Family Medicine Research Centre, University of Sydney, New South Wales.
Australian Family Physician
|August 13, 2014
Summary
Australian non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) data is scarce. A 2002 survey found NMSC incidence was 1170 per 100,000, with higher rates in northern areas.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is common in Australia.
- Data on NMSC incidence is limited at the state level.
- Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) are not notifiable diseases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report Australian state-based incidence data for NMSC.
- To highlight the lack of NMSC data collection by cancer registries.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a 2002 survey to estimate NMSC incidence.
- Calculated age-standardised incidence rates per 100,000 persons.
Main Results:
- The Australian age-standardised incidence for NMSC was 1170 per 100,000.
- Specific rates for BCC were 884 and for SCC were 387 per 100,000.
- Higher NMSC incidence was observed in northern latitudes.
Conclusions:
- There is a significant lack of state-specific NMSC data in Australia.
- NMSC surveillance requires improved data collection methods.
- Geographic variations in NMSC incidence warrant further investigation.
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