UV rays blamed for over 80% of global melanoma cases
Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 3:22 pm
Health experts warn that ultraviolet exposure is responsible for more than 80% of melanoma cases worldwide. The alarming statistics underscore the need for robust public health campaigns and vigilant sun-protection measures to counteract the rising incidence of skin cancer around the globe.
La croissance et le vieillissement de la population devraient entraîner une augmentation du nombre de cas.
Le mélanome cutané, en forte augmentation mais généralement évitable, est attribuable dans plus de 80 % des cas à l’exposition aux rayons ultraviolets (UV), selon une nouvelle estimation de chercheurs du Centre international de recherche sur le cancer (CIRC) diffusée mardi.
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