Cheaper holidays abroad are thought to be a driver of the surge, which splits at 35% for women and 55% for men. Cancer Research UK found rates of melanoma – the most deadly skin cancer – rose from 18 cases per 100,000 people to 26 between 2004-2006 and 2014-2016. (Image: Getty)Cancer Research UK chief Michelle Mitchell said: “While some might think a tan is a sign of good health, there is no such thing as a healthy tan. Experts believe almost nine in 10 cases could be prevented if people followed advice to protect their skin with a high-factor sun cream. Melanoma is the fifth most common cancer in the UK and the second most common in 25 to 49-year-olds.

Source: Daily Mirror July 17, 2019 23:01 UTC