Non Melanoma and Melanoma Skin Tumors: SCC and Epidemiology

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What is the most common etiologic factor for the development of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the skin?

Ultraviolet Radiation (correct)

Human Papillomavirus

Ionizing radiation

Excessive photochemotherapy

What is the age of onset for squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the skin?

Older than 55 years of age (correct)

Between 20-30 years of age

Between 40-50 years of age

Younger than 20 years of age

Which gender is more commonly affected by squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the skin?

No gender predilection

Females

Males (correct)

Varies by geographic location

What is a significant occupational risk factor for the development of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the skin?

Persons working outdoors— farmers Signup and view all the answers

Which skin phototypes are particularly susceptible to the promotion of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) due to excessive sun exposure?

Skin phototypes I and II Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common etiologic factor for squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the skin?

Ultraviolet radiation Signup and view all the answers

What is the age of onset for SCC of the skin?

Older than 55 years of age Signup and view all the answers

Which population has a higher incidence of SCC of the skin in the United States?

White men Signup and view all the answers

What is a common occupational risk factor for SCC of the skin?

Working outdoors, such as farmers Signup and view all the answers

Apart from ultraviolet radiation, what other factor can contribute to the promotion of SCC of the skin?

Phototherapy Signup and view all the answers

Non Melanoma and Melanoma Skin Tumors: SCC and Epidemiology

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What is the most common etiologic factor for the development of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the skin?

What is the age of onset for squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the skin?

Which gender is more commonly affected by squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the skin?

What is a significant occupational risk factor for the development of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the skin?

Which skin phototypes are particularly susceptible to the promotion of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) due to excessive sun exposure?

What is the most common etiologic factor for squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the skin?

What is the age of onset for SCC of the skin?

Which population has a higher incidence of SCC of the skin in the United States?

What is a common occupational risk factor for SCC of the skin?

Apart from ultraviolet radiation, what other factor can contribute to the promotion of SCC of the skin?

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