| Non-melanoma skin cancers in New Zealand--a neglected problem. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 21317962 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) are the commonest types of non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC). The incidence of NMSC has been increasing globally with Australia recording a 1.5-fold increase over the last 17 years. Given that Australia and New Zealand share similar latitude, sun exposure levels, population skin types, and other risk factors, it is conceivable that this increase has also occurred in New Zealand. However, the incidence of NMSC in New Zealand is unknown. The cost of treating NMSC in New Zealand is estimated to be more than NZ$50 million annually, based on extrapolated Australian data. In Australia, NMSC is the most costly burden to its healthcare system, and therefore the Australian Government has allocated resources to improve epidemiological research, and preventative efforts. Currently within New Zealand there is a lack of focus on the NMSC problem. The absence of New Zealand data on the incidence of NMSC has hampered the development of consistent healthcare policies (including preventative measures), that achieve an integrated and sustainable service delivery. A critical analysis of this problem based on longitudinal data is now vitally important to address this neglected problem. |
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Authors:
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Nicholas D L Brougham; Elizabeth R Dennett; Swee T Tan |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review Date: 2010-11-05 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The New Zealand medical journal Volume: 123 ISSN: 1175-8716 ISO Abbreviation: N. Z. Med. J. Publication Date: 2010 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2011-02-14 Completed Date: 2011-04-26 Revised Date: 2012-01-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401067 Medline TA: N Z Med J Country: New Zealand |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 59-65 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Wellington School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand. |
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Combined Modality Therapy
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economics Diagnostic Errors / economics, statistics & numerical data Health Care Costs / statistics & numerical data Humans Incidence Melanoma New Zealand / epidemiology Skin Neoplasms* / diagnosis, epidemiology, therapy |
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Comment In:
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N Z Med J. 2011 Nov 25;124(1346):101-2
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N Z Med J. 2011 Feb 11;124(1329):99-100 [PMID: 21475368 ] N Z Med J. 2010 Nov 5;123(1325):6-7 [PMID: 21317954 ] |
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