Skin Cancer Trends

Note: The word "significantly" below refers to statistical significance. 2005 is the latest year for which data are available.

Incidence Trends

In the United States, incidence of melanoma of the skin has—

• Increased significantly by 7.7% per year from 2003 to 2005 among men.
• Increased significantly by 2.9% per year from 1993 to 2005 among women.

Among whites, incidence has—

• Increased significantly by 2.9% per year from 1996 to 2005 among men.
• Increased significantly by 3.5% per year from 1996 to 2005 among women.

Mortality Trends

In the United States, deaths from melanoma of the skin have—

• Remained level from 1990 to 2005 among men.

Among whites, deaths have—

• Remained level from 1990 to 2005 among men.

Trend data source: Jemal A, Thun MJ, Ries LA, Howe HL, Weir HK, Center MM, Ward E, Wu XC, Eheman C, Anderson R, Ajani UA, Kohler B, Edwards BK. Annual report to the nation on the status of cancer, 1975–2005, featuring trends in lung cancer, tobacco use, and tobacco control. Journal of the National Cancer Institute 2008;100(23):1672–1694.