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Melanoma registrations and mortality

Posted 10 months ago by Patrick Hipgrave Less than a minute to read

In 2016, 362 people died from melanoma in New Zealand whilst in 2017 a further 2,550 new cases of melanoma were registered. New Zealand's melanoma incidence and mortality rates remain among the highest in the world.

You can read our latest factsheets to learn more here.

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