Are You At Risk?
Most of us know that protecting our skin from the sun is the most important step to preventing skin cancer…
But what if your skin hasn’t always been protected?
Maybe you can’t always avoid the sun?
Or perhaps there is a history of skin cancer in your family?
Preventing skin cancer is also about knowing your risk level.
Did You Know?
Australia and New Zealand have the highest incidence of skin cancer in the world.
Skin cancers account for around 80% of all newly diagnosed cancers.
More than 90% of skin cancers are caused by exposure to the sun.
Melanoma is the most common life threatening cancer in the 15 to 44 year age group.
Melanoma is the third most common life threatening cancer in both men & women overall.
Melanoma is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia and fourth in New Zealand.
Annually there are approximately 2040 melanoma deaths in Australia and 310 in New Zealand.
Approximately 560 people in Australia and 157 in New Zealand die from other skin cancers each year.