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A retrospective study of height and total body nevus counts

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Research question: Increased risk for cancers, including melanoma, has been reported for every 10 cm increase in adult height, in various prospective studies in UK, Europe and Australia.1 A proportion (approximately 10%) of excess cutaneous melanoma risk associated with height was explained by nevus counts.2

Source: EJC Skin Cancer

DOI: 10.1016/j.ejcskn.2025.100386

Authors: C. Dessinioti, A. Tsiakou, A. Stratigos

Institutions: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Andreas Sygros Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,340