Global survey reveals demand for additional photoprotection education in Australia

Skin cancer rates: Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancers diagnosed, and rates have been increasing rapidly over the last decade. Australia experiences some of the highest rates of skin cancer worldwide, with 2 in 3 Australians developing skin cancer before the age of 70.

Sun exposure: Skin cancer prevalence is directly correlated with sunexposure. UV rays present in sunlight can penetrate the skin and result in DNA damage. Australia ranks second worldwide for the highest ultraviolet radiation.

Photoprotection education: Despite being highly preventable, skin cancer prevalence continues to be a major burden on the healthcare system. Lack of photoprotection education underpins this widespread prevalence and improvement to education practices is crucial to changing behaviours and attitudes towards photoprotection.