The control of melanoma in New Zealand

Estimates the impact of prevention, screening, early diagnosis, and treatment on the burden of melanoma in NZ. Reviews cancer control plans and management guidelines to identify activities that could reduce the burden of melanoma. Estimates their effects on incidence and mortality based on the published melanoma data for 2002. Focuses on the likely effects of four different interventions -- prevention, screening, early diagnosis and treatment -- in reducing the burden of melanoma. Source: National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, licensed by the Department of Internal Affairs for re-use under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand Licence.