Men and women have skin cancer in different areas, as it shows new research, which points out that melanoma cases are expected to increase this year.

According to Cancer Research UK analysis, 4 in 10 incidents of melanomas in men are located in trunkincluding backhis breast and his stomachequivalent to 3,700 cases per year in the United Kingdom.

More than 1/3, 35% of melanomas in women are located in lower extremitiesby them hips to legsand correspond to 3,200 cases each yearaccording to data from the British Cancer Research Foundation.

The reason men and women develop skin cancer in different areas has to do with their choices. The Men are more likely to be exposed to the sun without a blousewhile women wear shorts or skirts Exposed their feet, the study concludes, according to the Guardian.

The study also found that 87% of melanoma cases corresponding to 17,100 cases in the United Kingdom each year are caused by Excessive exposure to UV radiation.

Last year, melanoma skin cancer rates have reached a historical high in the United Kingdom, with new diagnoses rising from 21 to 28 for every 100,000 people between 2007 and 2009 and 2017 and 2019, according to Cruk data.

There was a one Increase 57% among people over 80 years of age and an increase 7% between people aged 25 to 49 years. The organization also warned that melanoma cases are expected to increase this year, with 21,300 cases.

Michelle Mitchell, Managing Director of Cancer Research UK, said: ‘The growing number of people diagnosed with melanoma still is alarmingespecially when we see that rates are increasing faster in men.

If you notice something different in your skinsuch as a new olive treean olive that has changed to size, shape or color, Or any part of the skin that looks unusual – don’t ignore it, talk to your doctor. We want to beat skin cancer for everyone, no matter who it is or where it comes from – timely diagnosis It’s the key and can make a difference. “

Professor Peter Johnson, Cancer Clinical Manager at NHS England, stresses in turn how much Important is prevention:

‘Prevention is by far the best plan for skin cancer, so Avoid the sun when it is warmer and make sure that Use sunscreen. For skin cancer, as well as for any cancer, it is vital to be examined and diagnosed as early as possible, so people should be addressed if they are worried about symptoms. Control saves lives. ”