Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that develops from malignant nevi (Gatley, 2011). If untreated, it can spread rapidly throughout the body and can ultimately be life-threatening. Melanoma is a common cancer in New Zealand, with it being the fourth most diagnosed cancer among the population (Ministry of Health, 2016). This literature review will be focused on factors influencing melanoma incidence and prognosis in low and high socioeconomic g…
