Trends for invasive squamous cell neoplasia of the skin in Norway
1999

Trends in Skin Cancer in Norway

Sample size: 11662 publication

Author Information

Author(s): Iversen T, Tretli S

Primary Institution: The Cancer Registry of Norway, Montebello, Oslo, Norway

Hypothesis

The study investigates the trends in the incidence of invasive squamous cell neoplasia of the skin in Norway over a specific time period.

Conclusion

The incidence of squamous cell carcinoma of the skin increased three to four times in Norway from 1966 to 1995, primarily due to more localized tumors.

Supporting Evidence

  • The incidence of squamous cell carcinoma of the skin increased three to four times in Norway from 1966 to 1995.
  • The increase was mainly due to an increased number of localized tumors.
  • In men, cancer of the auricle was the second most common site.

Takeaway

More people in Norway are getting skin cancer, especially localized types, over the years.

Participant Demographics

The study included patients from Norway, with a notable difference in incidence between men and women.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1038/sj.bjc.6690725

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