Fair complexion, UV exposure and history of sunburns as a child or adolescent remain critical risk factors for this disease. Hence, promoting sun protection in youth is vital to decrease individual risk of Cutaneous Melanoma (CM) in the adulthood.
In the presentation, our speaker discussed CM incidence by postal code in Canada and how weather/environment impacts melanoma risk based on the data form the Canadian Cancer Registry and Canadian Urban Environmental Health Research Consortium (CANUE). We evaluated changes in CM Mortality to Incidence Ratio (MIR) over time and discuss survey responses of over 70,000 Canadians detailing their sun protection practices over time. Dr. Litvinov also addressed the existing “sunscreen paradox” of why individuals who are using the most sunscreen have the highest incidence of skin cancers.
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Melanoma and Skin Cancers: Rising Trends and Implications (in collaboration with the McGill University Department of Medicine)
