Melanoma of the Skin Statistics

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What to know

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States.
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Overview

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Central cancer registries collect data on and such as Merkel cell carcinoma. Data on basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas, the most common types of skin cancer, are not normally collected by central cancer registries.

An suggests that each year, about 6.1 million adults are treated for basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas at a cost of about $8.9 billion.

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The provides state and local data to help communities address their unique melanoma prevention needs.

Sunburn and UV protective behaviors

National survey data about sun protection, indoor tanning, and sunburn are collected through the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (for high school students) and the National Health Interview Survey (for adults aged 18 or older). Relevant results are available online, including:

Data for high school students

Data for adults

US Cancer Statistics Data Visualizations Tool

The makes it easy for anyone to explore and use the latest official federal government cancer data from United States Cancer Statistics. It includes the latest cancer data covering the US population.

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Content Source:
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion; Division of Cancer Prevention and Control