SKIN CANCER STATISTICS
More than 2 people die of skin cancer every hour in the United States
Having 5 or more sunburns doubles your risk for melanoma
1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by age 70.
More people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the U.S. than all other cancers combined.
In the past decade (2014-2024), the number of new invasive melanoma cases diagnosed annually increased by 32%!
The annual cost of treating skin cancers in the U.S. is estimated at $8.1 billion! About $4.8 billion for nonmelanoma skin cancers, and $3.3 billion for melanoma.
An estimated 8,290 people will die of melanoma in 2024. Of those, 5,430 will be men, and 2,860 will be women.
80% of skin aging is caused by the sun. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a proven carcinogen.
Source: Skin Cancer Facts & Statistics. Skin Cancer Foundation.
*For more information on skin cancer, please visit:
https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/skin-cancer-facts/