The incidence of basal cell carcinoma in the under-30s in the UK |
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Authors: | Skellett A M Hafiji J Greenberg D C Wright K A Levell N J |
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Affiliation: | Dermatology Department, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Norwich, UK. anne.skellett@nnuh.nhs.uk |
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Abstract: | Background. Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the commonest cancer in many countries, but the current incidence in young people from the UK is unknown. Aim. To ascertain a recent incidence of BCC in the under‐30 population in the UK. Methods. Cancer registry data from part of the Eastern Region of the UK was analysed for two periods: 1981–1989 and 1998–2006. Case notes were examined for a cohort of the patients from 1998 to 2006. Results. The incidence of BCC increased from 0.73 to 1.79 per 100 000 in those aged < 30 years over the study period. More than half (55%) of BCCs were on the head and neck, and the most common histological subtype was superficial BCC (38%). Conclusions. The reported incidence of BCC in those aged < 30 years has increased by 145% during this period, corresponding to an average annual increase of 8.53%. This may be partially due to earlier presentation and to increased use of surgical treatments. |
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