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Malignant Melanoma Of The Skin In The Telecommunications Industry

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Epidemiological Aspects of Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma

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Abstract

Malignant melanoma of the skin (MMS) has been under close scrutiny following observations of a worldwide increase in inci dence rates [1]. Different risk factors for MMS have been identified, including fair hair, pale skin or light eye colour [2], presence of nevi [3] and sun exposure [4].

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  1. Louise De Guire
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  1. British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    Richard P. Gallagher

  2. University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand

    J. Mark Elwood

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De Guire, L. (1994). Malignant Melanoma Of The Skin In The Telecommunications Industry. In: Gallagher, R.P., Elwood, J.M. (eds) Epidemiological Aspects of Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma. Developments in Oncology, vol 73. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-2626-1_9

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