Association of cutaneous melanoma incidence with area-based socioeconomic indicators–United States, 2004-2006

Singh, Sonia; Ajani, Umed A.; Johnson, Christopher; Roland, Katherine B.; Eide, Melody J.; Jemal, Ahmedin; Negoita, Serban; Bayakly, Rana; Ekwueme, Donatus U.

doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2011.05.035

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“…The results of adjusted analysis indicated that skin cancer was significantly related to metropolitan status. Our findings conflict with other studies that did not find a significant relationship between any defined metropolitan status and skin cancer [6,8,9,11] and those that found a significant relationship between skin cancer and living in rural versus nonrural areas [9]. The results of this study found a significant relationship between skin cancer and suburban versus rural areas as well as suburban versus urban areas.…”

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“…Numerous European studies have shown individuals living in urban regions have an increased incidence of skin cancer compared to individuals living in rural regions [6,10,11]. However, a study conducted in the United States suggested metropolitan status was not significantly related to incidence of invasive cutaneous melanoma [8]. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine whether skin cancer differs by metropolitan status in adults age 18 and older by gender in the general United States population when controlling for demographic factors that may be related to skin cancer.…”

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“…Conversely, other research found that that individual from lower socioeconomic status groups had the largest increase in melanoma prevalence in the United States [2]. In addition, poverty status has also been cited as having an influence on skin cancer incidence, as counties with low poverty rates have an increased risk of skin cancer compared to counties with high poverty rates [8]. Despite these differences, most studies conclude that the incidence of melanoma is highest among non-Hispanic whites when compared to other races and ethnicities [2,8].…”

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“…For example, some research indicates that the incidence of melanoma was highest among high income households, counties with high education rates, and low unemployment rates [8]. Conversely, other research found that that individual from lower socioeconomic status groups had the largest increase in melanoma prevalence in the United States [2].…”

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Does the Prevalence of Skin Cancer Differ by Metropolitan Status for Males and Females in the United States?

Bram¹,

Frauendorfer²,

Spencer³

et al. 2017

J Prev Med

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Purpose: Skin cancer is a major health concern in the general population, but there are conflicting findings regarding its relationship to where people live. The purpose of this study was to determine whether skin cancer differs by metropolitan status in the general population of U.S. adult males and females aged 18 and older. Methods:This cross sectional analysis used 2015 data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) for males and females aged 18 years and older. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to assess the relationship between skin cancer and metropolitan status separately by gender while controlling for other cancers, general health, educational level, employment status, income level, ethnicity, and age.Results: Across states, 20% of males and 15% of females reported skin cancer and roughly 20% of both males and females lived in rural areas, 40% in suburban areas, and 40% in urban areas. After controlling for health, socioeconomic and demographic factors, skin cancer and metropolitan status were significantly related for both males and females. Skin cancer was also related to other cancers, income level, ethnicity/race, and age for both genders. Conclusion:This study found that skin cancer significantly differed by metropolitan status with both males and females living in suburban areas reporting more cancer than those living in urban or rural areas. Limitations to this study include a broad definition of skin cancer and no lifestyle variables specific to sun exposure. It is recommended that general practitioners screen, educate, and provide referral services as necessary for both males and females, especially those who live in suburban areas, have a history of cancer, are 65 or older, and are white, non-Hispanic.

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Does the Prevalence of Skin Cancer Differ by Metropolitan Status for Males and Females in the United States?

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Spencer³

et al. 2017

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“…The latest research revealed higher rates of late-stage melanoma incidence in US men whereas women had higher rates of early-stage melanoma incidence (Richards et al, 2011). Singh and co-authors found that cutaneous melanoma incidence prevails in populations with higher education and higher income (Singh et al, 2011). Similar results were obtained in a study carried out in Holland: people of high socioeconomic status had higher incidence rates of cutaneous melanoma (Van der Aa et al, 2011).…”

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Melanoma Incidence Mortality Rates and Clinico-Pathological Types in the Siberian Area of the Russian Federation

Gyrylova¹,

Aksenenko²,

Gavrilyuk³

et al. 2014

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Russian rates for melanoma incidence and mortality are relatively low as compared to some other white populations but the tumor is of increasing importance. In this paper, data are based on a retrospective descriptive analysis of melanoma epidemiology and clinicopathological characteristics in Krasnoyarsk Territory belonging to the Siberian Federal District of the Russian Federation. The age-adjusted incidence and mortality rates for the period 1996-2009 were determined with subsequent retrospective analysis of clinicopathological data of 103 primary melanoma cases. Our results showed that incidence and mortality rates in the region under consideration match the Russian national trends and correspond to epidemiological data of the countries of Eastern Europe. Stratification of melanoma cases by age, sex, clinicopathological state and localization revealed a prevalence of lesions on the trunk and lower extremities. Most melanomas diagnosed were of superficial spreading type and the third Clark's level of tumor invasion and stage II according to AJCC. In spite of comparatively low rates of incidence and mortality the trend to increase of melanoma cases in the region under consideration obviously calls for more attention and further investigation.

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Clinical and Sociodemographic Characteristics Associated With Thick Melanomas

Grange¹,

Barbe²,

Aubin³

et al. 2012

Arch Dermatol

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Association of cutaneous melanoma incidence with area-based socioeconomic indicators–United States, 2004-2006

Abstract: Our findings show that melanoma incidence in the United States is associated with aggregate county-level measures of high SES. Analyses using finer-level SES measures, such as individual or census tract level, are needed to provide more precise estimates of these associations.

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Does the Prevalence of Skin Cancer Differ by Metropolitan Status for Males and Females in the United States?

Does the Prevalence of Skin Cancer Differ by Metropolitan Status for Males and Females in the United States?

Melanoma Incidence Mortality Rates and Clinico-Pathological Types in the Siberian Area of the Russian Federation

Clinical and Sociodemographic Characteristics Associated With Thick Melanomas

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