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Leah Richard

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Skin cancer is an ongoing global health concern, approximately 2 to 3 million cases of non-melanoma skin cancer and 132,000 cases of melanoma skin cancer are diagnosed worldwide annually. The three most common types of human skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and melanoma. There is a lower prevalence of skin cancer among populations with skin of color than among populations with white skin. Although skin cancer is less prevalent in non-white populations, patients of color with skin cancer have higher mortality rates. Public misconceptions and physician illiteracy of skin cancer within skin of color result in late diagnosis and more advanced stages of skin cancer manifesting within these populations. Historically, the majority of skin cancer research has focused almost exclusively on white populations. There is a lack of knowledge regarding the epidemiology of skin cancer in colored skin within the field. This presentation will address misconceptions and gaps in medical research on skin cancer in skin of color in order to increase public awareness and physician attention. Public educational interventions should be extended to target populations of people with skin of color. In addition, it is crucial to highlight the role of physicians in promoting preventive measures, such as self-examination and photoprotection. Addressing the barriers in skin cancer diagnosis, research, and prevention will help minimize healthcare disparities. Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma,

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University of Florida / Leah Richard, Emily Bald / 2023

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Leah Richard