Deaths from melanoma--United States, 1973-1992

Approximately three fourths of all skin cancer-associated deaths are caused by melanoma. During 1973-1991, the incidence of melanoma increased approximately 4% each year (1). In addition, the incidence of melanoma is increasing faster than that of any other cancer (2). To characterize the distribution of deaths from melanoma in the United States, CDC analyzed national mortality data for 1973 through 1992. This report summarizes the results of that analysis.