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Mortality from Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer in Australia from 1971 to 2021
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Cancers
|March 13, 2024
Summary
Non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) deaths are rising in Australia, particularly among the susceptible population. This trend persists despite public health efforts, indicating a growing concern for skin cancer mortality.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) incidence and mortality are increasing in Australia.
- Population demographics in Australia have shifted due to migration, impacting skin cancer risk profiles.
- Understanding trends in NMSC mortality is crucial for public health strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the trends in non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) death rates in Australia from 1971 to 2021.
- To analyze NMSC mortality rates in the general population and the susceptible demographic.
- To assess the impact of population changes on NMSC-related deaths.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) census data for population figures.
- Obtained yearly mortality data from the ABS for cause of death analysis.
- Calculated crude death rates for NMSC in the total and susceptible populations.
Main Results:
- The susceptible population grew from 12,493,780 in 1971 to 19,773,783 in 2021.
- NMSC deaths increased from 143 to 765 between 1971 and 2021.
- Crude death rates for NMSC in the susceptible population rose from 1.1 to 3.9 per 100,000, with a higher increase in those aged 65+.
Conclusions:
- NMSC deaths are increasing in Australia, despite public health campaigns.
- Current trends suggest NMSC may surpass melanoma in mortality rates in Australia.
- Targeted public health interventions may be necessary for the susceptible population.
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