Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the US. Experiencing 5 or more blistering sunburns between ages 15 and 20 increases one’s melanoma risk by 80% and nonmelanoma skin cancer risk by 68%. Study found that 30.3% of US adults had 1-5 sunburns and 2.1% more than 6 sunburns in the past 12 months.
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the US. Experiencing 5 or more blistering sunburns between ages 15 and 20 increases one’s melanoma risk by 80% and nonmelanoma skin cancer risk by 68%. Study found that 30.3% of US adults had 1-5 sunburns and 2.1% more than 6 sunburns in the past 12 months.