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Skin Cancer
Did you know that Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world two to three times the rates in Canada, the US and the UK?
Caucasians have a greater risk of developing skin cancer and the risk is also higher in individuals with blond or red hair, blue or green eyes, or skin that burns or freckles easily.
Skin cancer risks also, increase as you age, probably due to accumulated exposure to UV radiation
LEARNING OUTCOMESBy the end of this talk you will understand:
• who is most at risk of developing skin cancer;
• what causes it;
• how it can be prevented; and
• how it can be detected and treated.