What is melanoma, who does it affect and how can people avoid it?

Over the past two decades, cancer cases in the UK have risen significantly among individuals under 50, with melanoma emerging as a concerning threat to young adults.

Prof. Paul Nathan emphasized the alarming trend of young people neglecting sun protection, highlighting the urgent need for cultural change around sun safety habits.

The report underscores that melanoma, while less common, is the second most prevalent cancer among those aged 25 to 49, with alarming daily diagnoses.

Prof. Tim Spector points to environmental factors as influential in the increased cancer rates, stressing the importance of ongoing research into these troubling trends.

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