Most skin cancers are caused by exposure to ultra violet radiation (UVR) in sunlight. Sun exposure, particularly severe sunburns during childhood and adolescence, gives rise to a greater risk of skin cancer later in life. There are two main types of skin cancer – melanoma and non-melanoma. Melanoma is the most serious kind of skin cancer. Non-melanoma skin cancers are far more common than melanoma, however they tend to be less serious (as long as they are treated in time).
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See the following sections for examples of how to address sun safety using a multi-level approach.