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Cancer Research UK predicts a record 20,800 melanoma skin cancer cases in the UK this year, attributed partly to an aging population and increased awareness.
The rate of melanoma diagnoses rose by almost a third between 2009 and 2019, with the biggest increases seen in adults over 80 and those aged 25-49.
Around 17,000 melanoma cases annually are preventable, as nearly nine in 10 are caused by excessive ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.
Young people, more aware of the UV-skin cancer link, tend to take more precautions than older generations who grew up with less knowledge about the dangers of tanning.
While survival rates for melanoma have improved, Cancer Research UK emphasizes prevention by reducing sun exposure and seeking early diagnosis through regular skin checks.
The analysis was conducted by Cancer Research UK and reported by the BBC.
