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Developing epidemic of melanoma in the hispanic population of California†‡
Article first published online: 23 JAN 2006
DOI: 10.1002/cncr.21654
Copyright © 2006 American Cancer Society
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Cockburn, M. G., Zadnick, J. and Deapen, D. (2006), Developing epidemic of melanoma in the hispanic population of California. Cancer, 106: 1162–1168. doi: 10.1002/cncr.21654
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The collection of cancer incidence data used in this publication was supported by the California Department of Health Services as part of the statewide cancer reporting program mandated by California Health and Safety Code Section 103885.
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The ideas and opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and no endorsement by the State of California, Department of Health Services, or Federal Government is intended or should be inferred.
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Publication History
- Issue published online: 17 FEB 2006
- Article first published online: 23 JAN 2006
- Manuscript Accepted: 1 SEP 2005
- Manuscript Revised: 26 JUL 2005
- Manuscript Received: 5 MAY 2005
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- National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services. Grant Number: N01-PC-35139
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Grant Number: U55/CCR921930-02
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