Increase in skin cancer fails to frighten sun worshippers
Travel Insurance News - 13/07/2007
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Recent research carried out predicts that the incidence of skin cancer will increase threefold over the next 30 years. Currently around 75,000 new cases of skin cancer are diagnosed each year and more people than ever say they are concerned about the threat of skin cancer through over exposure to the sun. However, one in three people do not take adequate sun screen protection when they go out in the sun.
The Institute of Cancer Research carried out a poll of 2,000 people and found that half of those questioned did not have a clear understanding of the symptoms of the disease. The Institute's campaign 'SAFE' found that 60% of those taking part were more concerned about skin cancer than they were 10 years ago and 82% said they would not use them. Professor Richard Marais from the Institute of Cancer Research said "These results reflect the fact that people are deeply concerned about getting skin cancer but that many people still do not know how to look after their skin. "The number of people getting skin cnacer is rising dramatically, so it is vitally important that everyone is aware of how to protect themselves from harmful rays of the sun."
About 2,000 people die each year from skin cancer in the UK, the warning signs include;
Now sores and lumps that do not heal after a month.
Spots, sores or moles that bleed, itch, develop a cust or hurt.
Unexplained skin unlcers.
New or existing moles that grow, change shape are a range of shades of brown and black, have jagged edges or are larger than 6mm in diameter.
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