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ArticleBMC geriatrics2022

Skin cancers and their risk factors in older persons: a population-based study.

Suvi-Päivikki Sinikumpu, Jari Jokelainen, Sirkka Keinänen-Kiukaanniemi, Laura Huilaja

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Article in BMC geriatrics, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 21 papers.

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21citing papers in PubMed
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21 citing papers in PubMed, 62 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Suvi-Päivikki SinikumpuDepartment of Dermatology, Oulu University Hospital, P.B.20, FIN-90029 OYS, Oulu, Finland. suvi-paivikki.sinikumpu@oulu.fi.
Jari JokelainenNorthern Finland Birth Cohorts, Arctic Biobank, Infrastructure for Population Studies, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland.
Sirkka Keinänen-KiukaanniemiCenter for Life Course Health Research, Faculty of Medicine University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland.
Laura HuilajaDepartment of Dermatology, Oulu University Hospital, P.B.20, FIN-90029 OYS, Oulu, Finland.
University of Oulu · FIOulu University Hospital · FI

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe number of skin cancer is increasing rapidly. However, little is known about the risk factors of skin cancer in older persons. Our objectives were to determine the risk factors for skin cancer or its precursors in an older population. More specifically, to study the association of new skin cancers with previous skin cancer, sex, age, Fitzpatrick's skin type, history of outdoor work and socioeconomic status (SES).

methodsIn this retrospective cross-sectional study of a large, well documented historical cohort data set a total body skin examination (TBSE) was performed for 552 participants aged between 70 and 93 years by dermatologists. The information gathered was augmented with health register data and self-reported data. The associations between skin cancer and its risk factors were studied by using the logistic regression analyses.

resultsAccording to the TBSE skin cancer/precursor was present in 25.5% of participants and was more common in males than in females (34.5% vs 20.2%, p < 0.001). Previous skin cancer increased the risk of subsequent skin cancer 2.6-fold (OR 2.56, 95% CI 1.43-4.55) and male sex nearly 2-fold (1.97, 95% CI 1.26-3.08). Specific risk factors for the first occurrence of skin cancer were male sex and outdoor work. There was also association between skin cancer and age and socioeconomic status.

conclusionsTBSE is recommend for physicians treating older persons to allow early recognition of skin cancers or their precursors. Older males need particularly close attention.

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Skin NeoplasmsAgedAged, 80 and overCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMalePhysical ExaminationRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsRisk factorsScreeningSkin cancerTotal body skin examination

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PMCPMC8973875
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