How many melanomas might be prevented if more people applied sunscreen regularly?

@article{Olsen2018HowMM,
  title={How many melanomas might be prevented if more people applied sunscreen regularly?},
  author={C. Olsen and L. F. Wilson and A. Green and N. Biswas and J. Loyalka and D. Whiteman},
  journal={British Journal of Dermatology},
  year={2018},
  volume={178}
}
  • C. Olsen, L. F. Wilson, +3 authors D. Whiteman
  • Published 2018
  • Medicine
  • British Journal of Dermatology
    • Ultraviolet radiation causes cutaneous melanoma. Sunscreen prevents sunburn and protects skin cells against mutations. High‐quality epidemiological studies suggest regular sunscreen use prevents melanoma. 
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