Data Scarcity and the Invisible Burden of Oral Melanoma in Latin America: An Urgent Call to Action

José Alcides Almeida de Arruda; Victor Zanetti Drumond; Bruno Augusto Benevenuto de Andrade

doi:10.1111/ors.70040

February 24, 2026Oral Surgery

Data Scarcity and the Invisible Burden of Oral Melanoma in Latin America: An Urgent Call to Action

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Key Points

To raise awareness about the lack of data on oral melanoma in Latin America and its health implications.
Analyzed existing literature on oral melanoma prevalence in Latin America.
Identified gaps in data and patient outcomes related to this condition.
Highlighted regional health disparities and the need for action.
Found significant underreporting of oral melanoma cases in Latin America.
Noted that lack of data contributes to inadequate understanding and treatment options.
Emphasized the urgent need for better data collection and research initiatives.

Implication

This analysis highlights the urgent need to address the growing burden of oral melanoma in Latin America, indicating significant health disparities in the region.

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Arruda et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Data Scarcity and the Invisible Burden of Oral Melanoma in Latin America: An Urgent Call to Action

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