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Who comes to skin checks?

R McGee1, M Elwood, S Williams

  • 1Hugh Adam Cancer Epidemiology Unit, University of Otago Medical School, Dunedin.

The New Zealand Medical Journal
|February 23, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Individuals attending Cancer Society skin checks often had melanoma risk factors and sought checks due to concerning skin changes. This highlights a need for targeted skin cancer prevention strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Public Health
  • Cancer Prevention

Background:

  • Skin cancer, particularly melanoma, is a significant public health concern.
  • Early detection through skin checks is crucial for improving patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize individuals attending public skin checks organized by the Cancer Society of New Zealand.
  • To identify risk factors for melanoma and reasons for seeking skin examinations.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was conducted among adults (20+ years) attending three public skin checks in the Taranaki region during 1991-1992.
  • Participants provided information on melanoma risk factors and their motivations for attending.

Main Results:

  • The study included 197 participants (110 women, 87 men), with an average age of 49.4 years; 99% were of European descent.
  • Forty percent had multiple melanoma risk factors (e.g., sun-sensitive skin, family history).
  • Over half (51%) reported mole changes in the past year, and 42% attended due to a specific worrying skin mark.

Conclusions:

  • Attendees were identified as a population at increased risk for skin cancer.
  • The primary motivation for attending was the presence of a specific skin lesion rather than a general screening.

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