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Such a high rate of skin cancer in Australia may be attributable to a number of things: attitude, geological circumstance and Australian's love of the outdoors. Those who work outdoors, such as labourers, are more likely to develop skin cancer, according to the National Occupation Health and Safety Commission. Also, people with fair skin are at a much higher risk of developing a skin cancer as opposed to those with darker skin. The rate of skin cancer has increased by an average of 4.3 per cent in men and 1.8 per cent in women per year for the last 10 years according to a study carried out by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. A sign that not all is well in the fight against skin cancer.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agoprobably because it's in the Southern Hemisphere, were sun radiations are stronger, and most of its population is originate from Europe, so they have lighter skin. The reason why people from Africa have dark skin is because it is more resistant to the sun, in an evolutionary perspective, while people from Europe (specially the northern countries) have lighter skin because it absorbs the sun light easier, not so abundant in the northern hemisphere, since humans need sun light to produce vitamin D (which is crucial for the intestinal absorption of calcium).
However, the main reason is that the ozone layer, which normally blocks out a large portion of the sun's ultraviolet rays, is thinner over the southern hemisphere. Most of this thinning is over Antarctica, but some of it is occurring over Australia.
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∙ 16y agoBecause of their "beach culture" encouraging them to over expose their skin to sunlight.
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∙ 15y agobecause everyone tries getting a tan because everyone tries getting a tan
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∙ 14y agoAustralia has the highest rate of skin cancer with over 380000 people diagnosed. -Captain Libeka
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∙ 13y ago30% of Australians have skin cancer and half don't even know
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∙ 11y agobecause we have light skin
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Why are people in Australia more at risk of getting skin cancer?
You do not say what comparison you are making. You might mean, why are Australians more likely to get skin cancer than, let us say, the British are, or you might mean, why are Australians more likely to get skin cancer than they are to get liver cancer. Or you may want to know why they are more likely to get skin cancer than they used to be last year.
How many people die of skin cancer each year in Australia?
Many people are affected by skin cancer but in Australia, 1000 people get diagnosed each year and 1600 Australians die. There is a way to prevent it. Follow the five steps to avoid cancer rule and you'll be fine. They are: 1. Wear a shirt 2. Put sunscreen on 3. Use an umbrella 4. Wear a hat 5. Wear sunglasses
What is the use of hair on skin?
it protects you from getting skin cancer
Which country has the highest skin cancer rate in the world?
The most common place for skin cancer is the ears, since most people forget to apply sunscreen their.
Why are most Australians careful in the sun?
Because due to the intensity of the sun skin cancer is common there, so they want to protect themselves.
How many Australians wear hats?
Many Australians wear hats in the outdoors, and this has increased over the last decade as awareness of skin cancer increases. School children are required to wear hats outside.
What are some ways of treating skin cancer?
well, not going out in the sun...... putting sun screen on if you do, or just getting the skin cancer removed.
Do people of all skin types have a risk of getting cancer?
Yes, unfortunately! Everyone has a chance of getting skin cancer. No is more prone to it than others though 99% of the people who do get it aren't careful in the sun and don't wear sunscreen etc. So if you want to avoid getting skin cancer wear sunscreen and a hat!
What is the most common cause of skin cancer and how it can be avoided?
the most common cause of skin cancer is getting sun burn or having ytour skin burned as it destroys skinc cells
Can a tanning bed cause skin cancer?
Yes, tanning beds can cause skin cancer. There are three main types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Using tanning beds increases your chances of getting each type. The Skin Cancer Foundation's website is a great resource for information about skin cancer.
Will you get skin cancer if your mother has skin cancer?
Not necessarily, but it may be an indication that you are at increased risk of getting skin cancer. The best thing you can do is make sure you are taking the proper precautions when out in the sun and avoid using tanning / sun beds.
Why am i getting white bumps on my face after tanning?
that's called skin cancer
