TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Epidemiology of Cutaneous Diseases A1 - Bigby, Michael A2 - Kelly, A. Paul A2 - Taylor, Susan C. A2 - Lim, Henry W. A2 - Serrano, Ana Maria Anido PY - 2016 T2 - Taylor and Kelly's Dermatology for Skin of Color, 2e AB - KEY POINTSThe epidemiology of a cutaneous disease can be expressed using the following four standard measurements: mortality, incidence, prevalence, and utilization of healthcare services.Commonly used racial classification systems lack biological validity, are inherently racist, and can be misleading.The incidence and mortality of melanoma are lower in people with skin of color.Data indicate that different racial groups seek treatment for different dermatologic disorders.Establishing a rapport and channels of honest communication with patients is more important in healthcare than pigeonholing patients into racial categories.Every patient deserves culturally competent care. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/10/15 UR - dermatology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1161544110 ER -