Epidemiology of cutaneous melanoma in Blumenau, Santa Catarina state, Brazil from 1980 to 2019.

Background: The incidence and mortality of melanoma have increased in the last years in the Caucasian population. This 40-year study of melanoma incidence in Blumenau-SC shows the impact of primary prevention on the decrease of mortality.

Objectives: To classify cutaneous melanomas and evaluate their incidence in Blumenau from 1980 to 2019.