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Risk factors for skin cancer identified among patients in Ibadan Nigeria
| Pre-disposing factors | Frequency | Percentages (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Trauma | 23 | 18.3 |
| Cigarette smoking | 12 | 9.5 |
| Alcohol | 14 | 11.1 |
| Albinism | 20 | 15.9 |
| Chemical exposures | 19 | 15 |
| Ionizing Radiation | 6 | 4.8 |
| Prolonged Sun exposure | 9 | 7.1 |
| Family history | 6 | 4.8 |
| Immunosuppression | 4 | 3.2 |
| Melanocytic naevi | 3 | 2.4 |
| Unspecified | 10 | 7.9 |
