The first 30 years of the American Academy of Dermatology skin cancer screening program: 1985-2014.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The incidence of melanoma is rising faster than that of any other preventable cancer in the United States. The American Academy of Dermatology has sponsored free skin cancer education and screenings conducted by volunteer dermatologists in the United States since 1985.

Objective

We aimed to assess the American Academy of Dermatology's national skin cancer screening program from 1986 to 2014 by analyzing the risk factor profile, access to dermatologic services, and examination results.

Methods

We conducted several detailed statistical analyses of the screening population.

Results

From 1986 to 2014, records were available for 2,046,531 screenings, 1,963,141 (96%) of which were subjected to detailed analysis. Men comprised 38% of all participants. The n

SUBMITTER: Okhovat JP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6454210 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature