Abstract
Basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma (nonmelanoma skin cancer = NMSC) are now the most common type of cancer in the Caucasian population, and the incidence of skin cancer has reached epidemic proportions. The highest incidence rates (IR) were reported from population-based studies in Australia with an IR of more than 2% for basal cell carcinoma (BCC) in males (females 1.1%), and 1.3% for squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) (females 0.7%). In this chapter, current epidemiologic data concerning the incidence and its worldwide trends, risk factors, like UV-radiation, ionizing radiation, predisposing host conditions, ageing, smoking, alcohol, diet, medical conditions, occupation, chemical carcinogenes, as well as important aspects of prevention will be discussed.
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Wang, H., Diepgen, T.L. (2006). The Epidemiology of Basal Cell and Squamous Cell Carcinoma. In: Molecular Mechanisms of Basal Cell and Squamous Cell Carcinomas. Medical Intelligence Unit. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-35098-5_1
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