Epidemiological profile of elderly patients with non-melanoma skin cancer seen at the dermatology outpatient clinic of a public hospital

Abstract

Abstract: Basal cell carcinoma and Squamous cell carcinoma, referred to as non-melanoma skin cancer, are the most common malignancies in humans. Their incidence is increasing worldwide every year. In Brazil, even with the advent of educational campaigns on photoprotection and laws that banned tanning beds, they are the most frequent neoplasias, representing a public health problem recognized by the Ministry of health.

Keywords

• Aged care
• Carcinoma, basal cell
• Carcinoma, squamous cell
• Social conditions
• Elderly
• Neoplasms, basal cell
• Neoplasms, squamous cell
• Skin neoplasms
• Health of the elderly