The global burden of skin cancer: A longitudinal analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study, 1990–2017
Katelyn Urban, Sino Mehrmal, Prabhdeep Uppal, Rachel L. Giesey, Gregory R. Delost
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Despite efforts toward the earlier detection and prevention of skin cancer, the prevalence of skin cancers continues to increase. Identifying trends in skin cancer burdens among populations can lead to impactful and sustainable interventions. METHODS: We assessed the global trends in skin cancer from 1990 to 2017 in 195 countries worldwide through the Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) 2017 database. RESULTS: < .05). CONCLUSION: The incidence, prevalence, and DALYs of skin cancers are increasing disproportionately among different demographic groups. As a worldwide epidemiological assessment, the GBD 2017 provides frequently updated measures of the skin cancer burden, which may help to direct resources and allocate funding to close the gap in global skin cancer disparities.