Skin cancer statistics - UK
Skin cancer statistics are presented in this section.
- In 2009 in the UK, 11,877 new cases of malignant melanoma were diagnosed and more than 91,100 non-melanoma skin cancers were registered.
- In 2010 in the UK, 2,749 people in the UK died from skin cancer. Around 2,203 from malignant melanoma and 546 from non-melanoma skin cancer.
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The latest cancer incidence statistics available for the UK are for 2009, and for mortality the latest statistics are for 2010. We are currently working to update all the incidence and mortality pages on this site. Find out why more up to date statistics are not yet available.
The latest incidence statistics for skin cancer
The latest mortality statistics for skin cancer
The latest survival statistics for skin cancer
Information on the risk factors for skin cancer
Statistics for symptoms and treatment are currently under review and will be updated in the future. In the meantime, for a summary of the usual treatment for malignant melanoma skin cancer or non-melanoma skin cancer, please visit our CancerHelp UK website that provides reliable, easy to understand patient information
Statistics on sunbed use
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