Published in JAMA Dermatology · View the paper (DOI)
A new study found that skin cancer incidence in young adults declined in Sweden around 2015. The decrease in incidence and mortality is attributed to increased awareness of sun protection, reduced access to sunbeds, and changes in lifestyle habits such as spending more time indoors. The study suggests that continued emphasis on sun pro...
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