UK skin cancer deaths higher in men than women

There are about 1,400 deaths a year from melanoma in men, compared to 980 in women, says Cancer Research UK.

Cancer Research is warning people to protect themselves against the sun during the heatwave

Rates of the cancer, which can develop in sun-damaged skin, have been rising in both men and women in recent years.Melanoma is treatable if it is diagnosed early - the charity is urging people to take care in the sun and get any unusual skin changes checked. Men more often get them on their back - probably because of going shirtless. This could make it harder to spot the changes. Women often have them on their legs.Melanoma is not the most common or only type of skin cancer people can get, but it is one of the most serious.About 16,700 people a year are diagnosed with it.

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