Skin cancer: an African perspective

Br J Dermatol. 2015 Jul:173 Suppl 2:17-21. doi: 10.1111/bjd.13380.

Abstract

The objective of this review article is to assess skin cancer and sun protection trends in darker-skinned Africans. The published information suggests that in order to reduce the skin cancer mortality rate amongst people of colour, a broader effort towards public awareness/education is necessary.

MeSH terms

  • Black People / ethnology*
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
  • Humans
  • Melanoma / ethnology*
  • Melanoma / psychology
  • Perception
  • Risk Factors
  • Skin Neoplasms / ethnology*
  • Skin Neoplasms / psychology
  • Sunscreening Agents / administration & dosage
  • Vitamin D / biosynthesis

Substances

  • Sunscreening Agents
  • Vitamin D