Prevalence and Clinical Characteristics of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers Among Hispanic and Asian Patients Compared With White Patients in the United States

eratinocyte carcinoma comprises basal and squamous cell carcinomas, and is the most common malignant dis ease in Canada and the United States. [1][2][3][4][5] Although kera tinocyte carcinoma has a low mortality rate, it is associated with substantial morbidity and impaired quality of life. 2,6,7 Among can cers, it also ranks fifth in health care costs in the US. 8 Epidemiological studies of keratinocyte carcinoma in North America are limited by its exclusion from most cancer regis tries. 9 Previous studies found that higher overall incidence of keratinocyte carcinoma is associated with male sex, 10-14 older age [15][16][17] and higher socioeconomic status. [18][19][20][21] However, differ ences in the incidence and mortality rates of keratinocyte car cinoma by sex in relation to age and socioeconomic status have not been well characterized.A better understanding of the epidemiology of keratinocyte carcinoma in Canada and differences by sex would inform public health initiatives, health services policy and patient education strategies. This is particularly relevant now, given the recent regu latory approval of systemic immunotherapies for locally advanced or metastatic squamous and basal cell carcinoma. [22][23][24][25] Our objective was to identify the populationbased incidence and mortality trends of keratinocyte carcinoma in Ontario, Canada over 2 decades and to evaluate sex differences. MethodsWe conducted a populationbased, retrospective observa tional study of health administrative data sets that were linked using unique encoded identifiers and analyzed at ICES. We reported the study according to the Reporting of Studies Con ducted Using Observational RoutinelyCollected Health Data (RECORD) checklist. 26 Research Incidence and mortality rates of keratinocyte carcinoma from 1998-2017: a population-based study of sex differences in Ontario, Canada

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“…How ever, the estimate is similar to proportions found in Florida, California and national US databases (91.4%-99.6%). [65][66][67][68]…”

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confidence: 99%

Incidence and mortality rates of keratinocyte carcinoma from 1998–2017: a population-based study of sex differences in Ontario, Canada

Tang

Fung

Chan

2021

CMAJ

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“…1 The incidence of skin cancers is rising in this growing population. 2,3 Nonwhite patients with skin cancer suffer from increased morbidity and mortality and are often diagnosed later compared to their white counterparts. 4,5 Cancer prevention efforts should include all at-risk patients.…”

Section: Skin Cancer In Skin Of Color: a Crosssectional Study Investigating Gaps In Prevention Campaigns On Social Mediamentioning

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Skin cancer in skin of color: A cross-sectional study investigating gaps in prevention campaigns on social media

Grewal

Reddy

Tomz

et al. 2021

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

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“…Although tanning is less prevalent for nonwhite women, the behavior is still common (Daniel et al, 2018). Further, recent evidence suggests that rates of skin cancer are also increasing among minority groups, especially among Asian women (Loh et al, 2016), making this an important population to consider in tanning interventions. We defined tanning as "Going outdoors to tan your skin using the sun for more than two hours at a time."…”

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Utilizing Framing Theory to Design More Effective Health Messages about Tanning Behavior among College Women

Bullock

Shulman

2021

Communication Studies

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Rates of skin cancer among young women are increasing and most cases are associated with tanning behavior. In health communication, scholars and practitioners use framing as a strategy to design persuasive messages. In this experiment, we advance framing research by testing a serial model of framing theory in the context of outdoor tanning behavior among collegiate women. We designed two message frames, language difficulty, and message relevance, to target accessibility and applicability, two mechanisms within framing theory. We deployed these frames in a 2 × 2 experimental design and found that message frames that promoted accessibility and applicability significantly increased perceptions of severity, susceptibility, and reduced behavioral intentions to tan. Our results support framing theory and provide practical implications for message designers who use frames to inform and persuade.

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Prevalence and Clinical Characteristics of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers Among Hispanic and Asian Patients Compared With White Patients in the United States

Abstract: The rise of NMSCs in Hispanic and Asians, especially among women, is concerning given that they are the fastest growing ethnic populations in the United States. It is important that proper counseling for photoprotection be stressed to these populations.

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Incidence and mortality rates of keratinocyte carcinoma from 1998–2017: a population-based study of sex differences in Ontario, Canada

Incidence and mortality rates of keratinocyte carcinoma from 1998–2017: a population-based study of sex differences in Ontario, Canada

Skin cancer in skin of color: A cross-sectional study investigating gaps in prevention campaigns on social media

Utilizing Framing Theory to Design More Effective Health Messages about Tanning Behavior among College Women

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