The first Monday in May is Melanoma Day. In all probability, most people of color completely ignored it. That’s understandable. Melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, is more common in Whites. For instance, the rate of new cases in White men is 37.9 per 100,000 men versus 1.0 per 100,000 men in Blacks.
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Scrap tax on sunscreen, say cancer charities
Value added tax – better known as VAT – should be scrapped on sunscreen to make it more affordable, say several UK cancer charities.
Calls for government to ditch sunscreen VAT after shock Scots figures
NEW research has revealed nearly half of people in Scotland think sunscreen is too expensive with many deciding not to use it at all due to the price.
May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Keep up with the latest news on skin in the Dermatology channel
Skin cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer in the United States, with over 5 million cases diagnosed annually.