NZ skin cancer statistics – Article
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in New Zealand, mainly due to excess UV exposure in high UV environments. Treatment of skin cancer is an expensive cost for our country.
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Skin cancer diagnosis and treatment – Article
This article looks at the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer.
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Skin cancer risk factors – Article
A person’s risk for developing skin cancer depends on genetic and environmental factors, but there are ways to reduce the risk.
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The problem with sunbeds – Article
UV in sunbeds is 3–8 times stronger than the midday summer sun. Anyone who uses a sunbed increases their risk of skin cancer.