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New Zealand

Melanoma & other skin cancers · Cancer

Pharmac constrains drug spend; public hospitals for major care. Australia/NZ skin campaigns are the global reference. Very high melanoma risk; strong sun-safety messaging

Rank in this country#18
Share of deaths1.6%
Master rank#35
System quality rank#9

Access & coverage

Tax-funded + private optional

Public system + Pharmac drug agency; private optional

Treatment

  • Multidisciplinary tumor boards; staged surgery / radiation / systemic therapy
  • Guideline regimens; molecular testing where funded
  • Palliative care integrated earlier in high-mortality cancers

Prevention

  • SunSmart-style campaigns; opportunistic derm checks
  • Tobacco control; HPV / hep B vaccination where relevant
  • Organized screening programs (varies by cancer)
  • Occupational / environmental exposure limits

Lifestyle

  • No smoking; limit alcohol; healthy weight
  • Sun protection for skin cancers
  • Physical activity linked to lower risk for several sites

What stands out here

Country emphasis: Very high melanoma risk; strong sun-safety messaging

vs master: +0.9 percentage points vs Top 20 average share.