Melanoma Cases, Deaths in Older Floridians (IMAGE)

Florida Atlantic University

Melanoma Cases, Deaths in Older Floridians

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With summer underway, temperatures rising, and beach season in full swing, a new study suggests that the combination of high UV exposure, an aging population, and gaps in preventive care makes this an especially urgent public health concern.

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Alex Dolce, Florida Atlantic University

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