Sweden becomes first European country to see skin cancer fall in under-50s

Hildur Helgadottir noted that the trend of decreasing skin cancer rates in under-50s appears linked to awareness of sun protection and reduced sunbed access.

Since 2015, there has been a significant reversal in skin cancer trends for 30-year-olds, with rates decreasing by an average of five percent annually.

While mortality from skin cancer has decreased under 60, it remains a growing concern for older populations due to rising incidence rates.

Factors contributing to the decline in skin cancer rates include a ban on under-18s using sunbeds, greater indoor screen time for children, and overall increased awareness.

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