Melanoma skin cancer is on the rise both in the United States and globally. A recent report in the medical journal, JAMA Dermatology, predicted that the number of cases of melanoma skin cancer and deaths will almost double in the next 20 years.
In this population-based study, the authors estimate that worldwide new melanoma cases will increase from 325,000 in 2020 to 510,000 in 2040, and deaths will rise from 57,000 to 96,000 over the same period.
The highest incidence rates for malignant melanoma are observed in Australia/New Zealand (31 per 100 000 person-years), followed by Western Europe (19 per 100 000 person-years), North America (18 per 100 000 person-years for males, 14 per 100 000 person-years for females), and Northern Europe (17 per 100 000 person-years). Melanoma continued to be rare in most African and Asian countries, with incidence rates commonly less than 1 per 100 000 person-years.
Even one blistering sunburn in childhood or adolescence more than doubles your chances of developing melanoma later in life. Skin damage builds up over time starting with your very first sunburn. The more you burn, the greater your risk of skin cancer.
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