Solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) has always been part of the environment of man. UVB is
required for the conversion of 7-deoxycholesterol to vitamin D, which is critically important in …

Background and Design: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) of the skin is the most common
neoplasm in white populations, and solar radiation is generally accepted to be the dominant …

Background: A number of studies have been conducted evaluating the risk of cutaneous
malignant melanoma after exposure to sunlamps and/or sunbeds. The proportion of subjects in …

Major increases have occurred in the incidence of basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell
carcinoma of the skin, as well as in cutaneous malignant melanoma during the period 1973 …

As the accrediting agency for counseling centers in a wide variety of settings, the primary
objective for the Association is the maintenance of quality service delivery. The basic purposes …

Background: International and interethnic differences in prostate cancer incidence suggest
an environmental, potentially modifiable etiology for the disease. Purpose: We conducted a …

Background: Colorectal cancer is a major public health problem in both North America and
western Europe, and incidence and mortality rates are rapidly increasing in many previously …

More complete data by institutional size are provided with the survey summary data. Also
see Appendices A, B, & C for summary text data. • 40 centers (10. 9%) charge for personal …

The evidence for a protective effect of vegetables, fruits, and legumes against prostate cancer
is weak and inconsistent. We examined the relationship of these food groups and their …

ContextHigh nevus density is a risk factor for cutaneous malignant melanoma. Melanocytic
nevi originate in childhood and are largely caused by solar exposure.ObjectiveTo determine …