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Settlement Guide: Skin cancer risks and sun safety in Australia

People sun baking on the beach.

People sun baking on the beach, often without skin protection. Source: Getty Images

Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. Most skin cancers, including melanoma, occur after damage to skin cells from unprotected exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun.


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By Ricky Kusumo, Chiara Bazzoni

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Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. Most skin cancers, including melanoma, occur after damage to skin cells from unprotected exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun.


What are the risks and how can you protect yourself and your loved ones?

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Dar skin person on the beach.
Skin cancer doesn't discriminate. In Australia all types of skin colour people can get it if they don't protect their skin especially during the hot weather. Source: Getty Images_Elizabeth Fernandez.

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