Epidemiology of basal cell carcinoma in the United Kingdom: incidence, lifestyle factors, and comorbidities

BACKGROUND: Little is known about the epidemiology of basal cell carcinoma (BCC). METHODS: Using the Clinical Practice Research Datalink, we calculated annual incidence rates. In a case–control analysis, we examined lifestyle factors and comorbidities. RESULTS: Incidence rose significantly between 2...

Descripción completa

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Reinau, D, Surber, C, Jick, S S, Meier, C R
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Nature Publishing Group 2014
Materias:
Epidemiology
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4090732/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24874476
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/bjc.2014.265
Descripción
Sumario:BACKGROUND: Little is known about the epidemiology of basal cell carcinoma (BCC). METHODS: Using the Clinical Practice Research Datalink, we calculated annual incidence rates. In a case–control analysis, we examined lifestyle factors and comorbidities. RESULTS: Incidence rose significantly between 2000 and 2011. Basal cell carcinoma risk was increased in alcohol drinkers (slightly) and immunocompromised patients, but reduced in smokers and individuals with abnormal weight. CONCLUSIONS: Basal cell carcinoma places a growing public health burden. Lifestyle factors do not play a major role in pathogenesis, but immunosuppression is important.

Ejemplares similares