Skin cancer is one of Australia’s most common cancers and it’s a bigger issue than many of us realise. According to the Cancer Council of Australia, 2 in 3 Australians will be diagnosed with some form of skin cancer by the age of 70. If Australians took simple measures to protect their skin, the number of skin cancer cases in Australia would be significantly reduced. Dr. Priya Chagan – TAL General Manager Health Services and Chief Medical Officer has given us his tips to bear in mind this summer regarding skin health.
*The survey was conducted by Pureprofile on behalf of TAL, in October 2020, with a nationally representative sample of 1,001 respondents in Australia aged 18-65+ years old.