title: The rising incidence of melanoma in children and adolescents.
abstract: Although melanoma is a rare occurrence in childhood and adolescence, recent reports indicate a rise in its incidence. This concerning trend is largely attributed to increasing amounts of sun exposure. Health care providers can intervene by the early identification and treatment of melanomas and educating children about sun-protective behaviors.
authors.forename: M T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Hoang
authors.forename: L F
authors.initials: LF
authors.lastname: Eichenfield
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D017677:Age Distribution; D002648:Child; D002669:Child Welfare; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008545:Melanoma / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D011159:Population Surveillance; D011379:Prognosis; D012307:Risk Factors; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D013472:Sunlight / Q000009:adverse effects; D013473:Sunscreening Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D013473:Sunscreening Agents