The latest figures show there are now around 13,000 new cases of malignant melanoma a year in the UK, up from 1,800 in 1975. In terms of prevalence, it affects 17 in every 10,000 Britons today, up from three in every 10,000 40 years ago. Malignant melanoma, which causes more than 2,000 deaths in the UK each year, is the fifth leading cancer killer. Cancer Research UK has linked the rise to lifestyle habits such as poor sun protection, the rise in sunbathing and the rise of 'artificial tanning'. Sunburn is itself a sign of damage to DNA in skin cells, which can build up over time and increase the risk of skin cancer.
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Long-term sunburn increases the risk of skin cancer