Abstract
To the Editor: Ultraviolet (UV) radiation contributes to ≥90% of melanomas.1 The amount of UV an individual receives depends on the time of day, season, time outdoors, cloud cover, altitude, geography, and personal sun-protective measures.2 The Ultraviolet Index (UVI), provided by the United States (US) National Weather Service, measures daily ground-level UV intensity on a scale from 0 (nighttime) to 16 (noon at high altitudes, equatorial locations). Given the rising incidence of melanoma over the past several decades3 and the possible association with climate change influences, this study aimed to assess US UVI trends and their potential impact on changes in melanoma incidence (MI).
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