Melanoma and sun exposure: An overview of published studies
1997; Wiley; Volume: 73; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1002/(sici)1097-0215(19971009)73
ISSN1097-0215
Autores Tópico(s)Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
ResumoInternational Journal of CancerVolume 73, Issue 2 p. 198-203 Human CancerFree Access Melanoma and sun exposure: An overview of published studies J. Mark Elwood, Corresponding Author J. Mark Elwood [email protected] Hugh Adam Cancer Epidemiology Unit, Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Dunedin School of Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin, New ZealandHugh Adam Cancer Epidemiology Unit, Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, University of Otago, P.O. Box 913, Dunedin, New Zealand. Fax: (64) 3-479-7164Search for more papers by this authorJanet Jopson, Janet Jopson Hugh Adam Cancer Epidemiology Unit, Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Dunedin School of Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin, New ZealandSearch for more papers by this author J. Mark Elwood, Corresponding Author J. Mark Elwood [email protected] Hugh Adam Cancer Epidemiology Unit, Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Dunedin School of Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin, New ZealandHugh Adam Cancer Epidemiology Unit, Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, University of Otago, P.O. Box 913, Dunedin, New Zealand. Fax: (64) 3-479-7164Search for more papers by this authorJanet Jopson, Janet Jopson Hugh Adam Cancer Epidemiology Unit, Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Dunedin School of Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin, New ZealandSearch for more papers by this author First published: 06 December 1998 https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1097-0215(19971009)73:2 3.0.CO;2-RCitations: 531AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Abstract To assess the association between the incidence of cutaneous melanoma; intermittent, occupational and total sun exposure; and history of sunburn at different ages, we conducted a systematic review using results of all published case-control studies which have assessed incident melanoma, sun exposure and sunburn. Twenty-nine studies contributed data on sun exposure and 21 on sunburn. Overall, there was a significant positive association (odds ratio [OR] = 1.71) for intermittent exposure, a significantly reduced risk for heavy occupational exposure (OR = 0.86) and a small, marginally significant excess risk for total exposure (OR = 1.18). There was a significantly increased risk with sunburn at all ages or in adult life (OR = 1.91) and similarly elevated relative risks for sunburn in adolescence (OR = 1.73) and in childhood (OR = 1.95). 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