Keratinocyte carcinomas, area-level socioeconomic status and geographic remoteness in Tasmania: cross-sectional associations and temporal trends

CONCLUSIONS: Associations were found between BCC and higher area-level SES, and between SCC and geographic remoteness. The findings suggest differences in sun exposure behaviours, skin cancer awareness and access to services, or ascertainment bias.IMPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH: Efforts to control and deliver KC services in Tasmania should consider targeting populations with specific area-level characteristics.PMID:38574429 | DOI:10.1016/j.anzjph.2024.100145
Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Source Type: research