Key New Zealand skin cancer primary prevention documents and recommendations

February 5, 2022

Summary of recommendations and key questions for consideration

Pūrongo Ārai Mate Pukupukku - Cancer Prevention Report

This report, developed by Te Aho o Te Kahu - Cancer Control Agency, pulls together data, research and recommendations focused on preventing cancer. Refer to page 56 in particular.

New Zealand Skin Cancer Primary Prevention and Early Detection Strategy 2017 - 2022

This document is a five-year strategy that helps inform programmes and activities to reduce the incidence and impact of skin cancer in New Zealand. The strategy is directed at all professionals working in skin cancer control and has a particular focus on primary prevention and early detection. Refer to page 25 in particular. 

Cancer Society Position Statement on Primary Prevention of Skin Cancer

Prevention is better than cure: We can do better in skin cancer control in New Zealand!

Refer to pages 141-142 in particular.

References:

Te Aho o Te Kahu - Cancer Control Agency. Pūrongo Ārai Mate Pukupukku - Cancer Prevention Report. Wellington: Te Aho o Te Kahu - Cancer Control Agency; 2022 

Health Promotion Agency, MelNet. New Zealand Skin Cancer Primary Prevention and Early Detection Strategy 2017 to 2022 Wellington, New Zealand; 2017 Mar.

Cancer Society of New Zealand. Position Statement on Primary Prevention of Skin Cancer. 2021.

McNoe BM. Prevention is better than cure: We can do better in skin cancer control in New Zealand! New Zealand Medical Journal (Online). 2021;134(1544).