Use of host factors to identify people at high risk for cutaneous malignant melanoma .

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To determine which host characteristics are risk factors for cutaneous malignant melanoma in order to aim prevention and early detection programs at people at high risk. DESIGN: Case-control study.

Authors

Marrett LD; King WD; Walter SD; From L

Journal

Canadian Medical Association Journal, Vol. 147, No. 4, pp. 445–453

Publication Date

August 15, 1992

ISSN

0820-3946

Associated Experts

Stephen Walter

Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Health Sciences

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Fields of Research (FoR)

32 Biomedical and clinical sciences 4206 Public Health 42 Health sciences

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)

Adult Aged Case-Control Studies Eye Color Female Hair Color Humans Male Melanoma Melanosis Middle Aged Nevus Ontario Risk Factors Skin Neoplasms Sunburn