Cancer: New cancer diagnosis rates by site/type

Melanoma - Cancer of the Skin: Average Annual Age-adjusted Incidence Rates

Current Value

30.7

2020

Definition

Melanoma-Cancer of the Skin: Average Annual Age-adjusted Incidence Rates per 100,000 Persons

Invasive skin cancer rates exclude basal and squamous cell carcinomas of the skin.

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Why Is This Important?

Nearly 5 million people are treated for skin cancer each year in the United States. Skin cancer can be serious, expensive, and sometimes even deadly.

Story Behind the Curve

When spending time outdoors, simple options—like staying in the shade, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and a long-sleeved shirt, and using a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher—can lower your chances of getting skin cancer and protect against signs of sun damage such as wrinkles and age spots.

What We Do

Partnerships

Protect all the skin you’re in. Use a Layered Approach for Sun Protection. Sunscreen works best when used with shade or clothes, and it must be re-applied every 2 hours and after swimming, sweating, or toweling off. Wear a hat, sunglasses, and protective clothing to shield skin. Use broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 15 to protect exposed skin. Seek shade, especially during midday hours.

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