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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Health
David Unyime Nkanta

Deadliest Skin Cancer Cases Hit Record High in the UK as Experts Blame Sun Exposure and Sunbed Use

Squamous cell carcinoma (Credit: Flickr/@safoocat)

The deadliest form of skin cancer has reached an all-time high in the UK, with official figures confirming that Melanoma diagnoses have surpassed 20,000 annually for the first time.

New analysis from Cancer Research UK reveals that 20,980 people were diagnosed with the disease in 2022. This concerning milestone serves as a stark reminder of the long-term dangers associated with excessive ultraviolet (UV) radiation, prompting health experts to issue renewed calls for vigilance as the nation heads into warmer weather.

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