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Epidemiology of basal cell carcinoma in the United Kingdom: incidence, lifestyle factors, and comorbidities.
- Source :
- British Journal of Cancer; 7/8/2014, Vol. 111 Issue 1, p203-206, 4p
- Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- Background:Little is known about the epidemiology of basal cell carcinoma (BCC).Methods:Using the Clinical Practice Research Datalink, we calculated annual incidence rates. In a case-control analysis, we examined lifestyle factors and comorbidities.Results:Incidence rose significantly between 2000 and 2011. Basal cell carcinoma risk was increased in alcohol drinkers (slightly) and immunocompromised patients, but reduced in smokers and individuals with abnormal weight.Conclusions:Basal cell carcinoma places a growing public health burden. Lifestyle factors do not play a major role in pathogenesis, but immunosuppression is important. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00070920
- Volume :
- 111
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- British Journal of Cancer
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 96955167
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1038/bjc.2014.265