Blog Post Example 5
The Importance of Sun Safety for Men's Skin Health
Skin cancer is deadly for men but doesn’t need to be, as they are more likely than women to develop and die from it. Learn how men can protect their skin and their life. Knowledge is power, so please share this information with the men you care about.
Sun Safety Imbalance: Analyzing the Predominance of Skin Cancer in Men
One in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70, and a disproportionate number are men. This is especially true with melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.
- One in 28 white men will develop melanoma.
- Males 49 and under have a higher probability of developing melanoma than any other cancer except colon and rectum cancers.
- From ages 15 to 39, men are 55 percent more likely to die of melanoma than women. From age 50, significantly more men develop melanoma than women.
- Men account for more than half of new cases of invasive melanoma and almost twice as many deaths.
Exploring Factors Contributing to Higher Skin Cancer Mortality in Men
- Cumulative unprotected exposure to the sun from outdoor work and activities
- Less likely to wear sunscreen, practice safe sun habits, check for skin changes, or visit the dermatologist
- Disregard of skin changes, which can be deadly, causing a delayed diagnosis
- Mistakenly believing that a tan is healthy and protects against sunburn or that skin can’t burn on cloudy days
- Inability to see skin changes in areas where male skin cancers often occur, including the back, scalp and ears