Victorian men twice as likely to die from melanoma, says Cancer Council
Source: Star News, December 2022
New Cancer Council Victoria research confirms that men aren’t using enough sun protection, putting them at risk of developing melanoma, the fifth most common cancer in Victoria.
The 2022 Summer Sun Protection Survey (Life in Australia) shows that just over a third of Victorian men, 35 per cent, regularly use sunscreen and just over half, 51 per cent, of Victorian men reported often or always seeking shade to protect themselves from the sun when the UV level is three or above.
That’s why SunSmart is calling on men to use all five forms of sun protection to reduce their risk of developing skin cancer, particularly those in regional Victoria where higher rates of melanoma were diagnosed compared to those in major cities.