Advances in skin cancer prevention: From UV radiation and risk factors to effective public health interventions
Maria Vasileiou 1 , Marianna Foteini Dafni 2 , Christina Karaoulani 3 , Isavella D. Paliatsou 4 , Evangelia Koutli 5 , Constantinos Karamalis 6 , Sotirios C. Diamantoudis 7 , Alexia Bani 8 , Nikolaos Mpiagkis 8 , Dimitrios C. Moustakas 8 *
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1 Department of Pharmacy, School of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, GREECE2 Laboratory of Forensic and Toxicology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, GREECE3 Department of Anesthesiology, General Hospital of Florina, Florina, GREECE4 School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, GREECE5 Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, Argicultural University of Athens, Athens, GREECE6 Department of Biotechnology, School of Applied Biology and Biotechnology, Agricultural University of Athens, Athens, GREECE7 School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, GREECE8 Department of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, GREECE* Corresponding Author

Abstract

Skin cancer remains a significant public health concern, with rising incidence rates worldwide. Our literature review examines current knowledge on skin cancer prevention, focusing on key areas such as epidemiology, risk factors, ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure, pathophysiological and genetic mechanisms, and prevention strategies. A comprehensive literature search was conducted across databases including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, focusing on peer-reviewed articles published from 2013 to 2023. Non-peer-reviewed articles, non-English studies, non-human research, and studies published before 2013 were excluded. Our study highlights the significant role of UV radiation in skin cancer pathogenesis and underscores the importance of comprehensive prevention strategies. Sunscreen use and protective behaviors are effective but underutilized. Community-based interventions show promise in increasing public awareness and promoting protective measures. Screening and chemoprevention offer additional avenues for reducing skin cancer burden. The findings emphasize the need for continued public health efforts to enhance skin cancer prevention and early detection. Future research should focus on optimizing prevention strategies and exploring novel approaches to reduce the incidence of skin cancer.

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Article Type: Review Article

EUR J ENV PUBLIC HLT, Volume 8, Issue 3, 2024, Article No: em0161

https://doi.org/10.29333/ejeph/14998

Publication date: 23 Aug 2024

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