In May, as outdoor activities rise, Nebraska emphasizes good skin care due to high melanoma rates and risk factors.

As outdoor activities increase, May is a crucial time to practice good skin care. More skin cancers are diagnosed than all other cancers combined, with 1 in 5 Americans expected to have skin cancer by age 70. Nebraska has one of the highest melanoma diagnoses per 100,000 residents, and risk factors include fair skin, Caucasian ethnicity, outdoor activities, sunburn history, and outdoor work. Early detection can make skin cancers highly curable.

May 25, 2024
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