Skin cancer risk warning of intense sunbathing

Increased UV radiation: doctors warn against intensive sunbathing
Health experts warn against intense sunbathing in light of the significant increase in UV radiation. High UV exposure is a major risk factor for the development of skin cancer. Each year, around 200,000 people fall ill with this cancer.

Increased UV radiation
Be it on vacation, in the outdoor pool, on the lake or in your own garden: According to health experts, sunbathing always depends on the skin type. While some people may lie exposed in the sun for more than an hour, others burn their skin after just ten minutes. However, this should be avoided at all costs, as every single sunburn is added to your own skin account. This increases the risk of skin cancer. In view of the significantly increased UV radiation, the Medical Association of Lower Saxony has now generally warned against intensive sunbathing.

Health experts warn against intensive sunbathing in light of the increased UV radiation. High UV exposure is a major risk factor for the development of skin cancer. (Picture: Sunny studio / fotolia.com)

For sun protection, use the UV index
According to the news agency dpa, the dermatologist Wolfgang Lensing said on the occasion of the Day of Sun Protection on 21 June: "For sensitive people even special, the ultra-strong UV radiation textiles are recommended." According to the physician, especially the UV-B Radiation in the first place responsible for the development of sunburn and skin cancer. When sun protection should be according to a statement of the German Cancer Aid always based on the UV index. This index is compiled by the Federal Office for Radiation Protection in cooperation with the Federal Environment Agency, the German Weather Service and other institutions. It can be accessed online on a daily basis.

Up to 200,000 new skin cancers a year
According to the Epidemiological Cancer Registry of Lower Saxony, a total of 22,706 people contracted skin cancer in 2013. Seven years earlier, the facility registered significantly fewer new cases of skin cancer (13,736). According to the German Cancer Society, up to 200,000 people are diagnosed with skin cancer every year nationwide. (Ad)