Melanoma survival rate higher in states with more diagnosed cases

Patients in the United States who live in a state with a higher incidence of melanoma are more likely to survive the disease, according to a study published online ahead of print in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (Jan. 16, 2019). Conversely, Americans who live in a state with a lower incidence of melanoma are less likely to survive the disease. Watch the healthminute.tv video below for more information.

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