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Cancers of the skin are the most commonly occurring cancers in humans. Predominantly found in populations of European origin, the frequency of these cancers and the consequent impact on medical services, as well as their morbidity and mortality, mean that prevention is an important public health issue.
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Hill, D.J., Elwood, J.M., English, D.R. (2004). The scope of the book. In: Hill, D., Elwood, J.M., English, D.R. (eds) Prevention of Skin Cancer. Cancer Prevention — Cancer Causes, vol 3. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-0511-0_1
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