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Melanoma & other skin cancers · Cancer

Primary-care centered; strong public health infrastructure. Australia/NZ skin campaigns are the global reference. Cancer pathway via Decentralized tax-funded.

Rank in this country#35
Share of deaths0.6%
Master rank#35
System quality rank#7

Access & coverage

Decentralized tax-funded

Regional tax-funded system; low user fees

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

Same broad cancer toolkit as peers — differences are coverage rules, wait times, prices, and follow-through.

vs master: -0.1 percentage points vs Top 20 average share.