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Skin cancer

  • A study by St. Louis University researchers last year found that the incidence of head and neck melanoma among younger people rose significantly in recent decades — by 51%, in fact. The researchers also found that incidence was higher among males than females and pointed to that discovery as one to take into consideration when it comes to prevention campaigns. Central West End resident Elianna Goldstein sees it as a market opportunity.