ArticleCancers2025
Impact of UV Exposure and Incidence of Merkel Cell Carcinoma Between 1990 and 2018 in Austria.
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Abstract
backgroundThe purpose of this study was to report on (i) patients' demographics and (ii) Austrian UV data, and (iii) to examine a possible association between UV exposure and the onset of disease in Austria between 1990 and 2018.
methodsWe included all patients diagnosed with MCC and their clinical and demographic data to compare with UV radiation.
resultsA total of 538 cases were identified, and the incidence (per 100,000/y) increased from 0.013 to 0.43. The MCC incidence was significantly higher in West Austria (mean incidence 0.269 ± 0.04) compared to East Austria (0.180 ± 0.02
conclusionsThe incidence of MCC increased significantly, and higher UV radiation levels in western Austria compared to the east were associated with a correspondingly higher MCC incidence, suggesting a contributing role of UV radiation in general.
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