Skin cancer in the United Kingdom (UK) - statistics & facts
Skin cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the United Kingdom. The two main types are melanoma and non-melanoma, which can be either a basal cell carcinoma or a squamous cell carcinoma. Non-melanoma skin cancers are more common, although the mortality rate is higher from melanomas. The two countries with the highest rates globally are Australia and New Zealand, and as exposure to the sun is a risk factor, 30 percent of Brits recently reported reducing their exposure to UV rays due to the cancer risk.
