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SunSmart
Skin cancer in Australia
Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world. Two in every three Australians develops skin cancer at some time during their life. Over-exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation in sunlight causes permanent damage to your skin and increases your risk of skin cancer. Cancer Council SA has the latest advice on preventing sun damage, how to check and identify skin cancer as well as sun protection at school, at work and while enjoying the outdoors. Consider these skin cancer facts:  Skin cancer now accounts for over 80 per cent of all cancer diagnosed in Australia. More than 440,000 Australians are diagnosed with skin cancer every year - 434,000 with non-melanoma skin cancer and 10,600 with melanoma. Over 1,600 people die from skin cancer each year. Skin cancer costs the health system around $300 million each year. On a fine January day in Australia, you can get burnt in less than 15 minutes. Each year, Australians are four times more likely to develop a common skin cancer than any other form of cancer. Find out more about how to be SunSmart.  Top |
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Prevention & early detection 
