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flag New Zealand's Melanoma Awareness Month promotes early detection and sun-safe habits to combat its high skin cancer rates.

flag New Zealand is observing Melanoma Awareness Month in October, highlighting the urgent need for early detection and prevention of skin cancer, the most common cancer in the country. flag With one of the highest melanoma rates and death rates globally, the nation faces significant challenges due to high ultraviolet radiation exposure. flag Melanoma New Zealand, supported by La Roche-Posay, is offering free skin cancer spot checks nationwide, staffed by nurse educators who examine up to three skin spots and guide individuals with concerns to medical follow-up. flag The campaign promotes sun-safe habits, including daily sunscreen use, seeking shade, covering up, and self-checking using the A-G method. flag These efforts aim to reduce skin cancer incidence and improve outcomes through early intervention.

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