Data from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) shows that melanoma is nearly twice as common in men as compared to women and is increasing fastest in men over age 50 – the group least likely to use sunbeds.
According to NCI, melanoma mortality rates have increased 450% since 1970 in men over age 50, but have decreased by 2.3% per year in women under age 50 since 1985. So while it is appropriate for people both sexes and all ages to remain vigilant about sun care, it isn’t accurate to say that melanoma is increasing especially in females.
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