Skin cancer* is the most common cancer in Ireland and in pale/lightskinned populations worldwide ‘for whom sunburn is a risk factor’.
Generally, it is classified into two groups: melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer, and together, around 13,000 cases are diagnosed annually. This figure represents a sharp increase compared to 10 years ago and is projected to more than double again by 2045. That said, most skin cancers can be prevented; a person’s risk is mainly influenced by exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UV) present in sunlight or artificial sources e.g. sunbeds, and skin pigmentation.
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