Blind to the burn: Misconceptions about skin cancer risk in the US

ScienceDaily
Mar 12, 2025, 12:43 pm113 pts
Experiencing five or more severe sunburns between the ages of 15 and 20 increases the risk of melanoma by 80% and nonmelanoma skin cancer by 68%. This study is among the few to examine the relationship between perceived cancer risk, concern about being diagnosed, confidence in health, sunburn history, and the…

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