Melanoma in Aircrew and Defence Members: A Narrative Literature Review
Abstract Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer. While classical risk factors are well described, the literature debates whether specific subgroups in the community have an increased risk of developing the condition. These include those who work as aircrew or in the defence forces. While occupational skin cancer is increasingly recognised, it is […]
Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure and Melanoma in Australian Naval Personnel
In the tropics of Australia, the Royal Australian Navy operates two permanent bases and conducts a large number of operations. Despite an overall incidence of melanoma not significantly different to that of the general Australian population (Standardised Incident Ratio, SIR = 149, p>0.05), older members of the RAN (SIR = 236, aged >29 years) and […]