Evaluation of a Population-Based Targeted Screening Approach for Skin Cancer with Long-Time Follow-Up in Austria including Potential Effects on Melanoma Mortality.

ABSTRACT:

Background

whether screening for skin cancer affects melanoma-specific mortality in a population-based setting remains unclear.

Methods

in this population-based cohort study, we characterized and evaluated a skin cancer prevention program following a targeted screening approach conducted in 1989-1994 in the Austrian province Vorarlberg, with follow-up until 2019. The general population and attendees of a health examination program served for comparison.

Results

in the screening program including full follow-up until 2019, 207 invasive and 187 in situ melanomas were identified in 8997 individuals. Incidences of invasive and in situ melanomas were elevated compared to the general population (IRR 2.92, 95%-CI 2.49-3.41, and IRR 4.13, 95%-CI 3.53-4.83, respectively) and t

SUBMITTER: Brozek W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11011036 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature