General Article Global melanoma rate to increase by 50% by 2040, researchers predict

Topic Selected: Cancer Book Volume: 433

Australia’s skin cancer rate rising in over 50s, but ‘declining quite steeply’ among younger age groups.

By Donna Lu

New cases of melanoma are set to increase by 50% globally by 2040, with a 68% increase in deaths, according to new research.

An international team of researchers have analysed the ...

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