Skin cancer death rates for men in UK have tripled since 1970s

According to research, the death rates from skin cancer have more than tripled since the 1970s.

Cancer Research UK found that death rates from melanoma have increased in both men and women. Men are dying from the disease at a higher rate than women. Six people a day is how much this amounts to.

There are 16,000Melanoma cases a year in the UK. According to Cancer Research UK, almost 9 in 10 cases are preventable.

New figures show that men are more likely to be diagnosed at a later stage of the disease. Changes to the skin of men can be found on their torsos after they go shirtless.

Experts warn that the sun can be just as strong in Britain as it is in other countries. The current chaos at airports is expected to lead to a high number of staycations.

The chief executive of Cancer Research UK said that the figures show the importance of sun safety. The sun's harmful UV rays need to be protected. It is possible to triple your risk of skin cancer by getting sunburnt just once every two years.

Mitchell urged caution after the Met Office issued an extreme heat weather warning for England and Wales. The UK is expected to have a record high temperature.

Mitchell said to "Spend some time in the shade, cover up with clothing, and regularly apply sunscreen with at least SPF 15 and four or five stars" If you notice a change to a patch of skin or nail, tell your doctor. If it's not cancer, an early diagnosis can make a big difference.

Men are more likely to die from melanoma than women, according to Cancer Research UK. The death rates for women and men haven't improved yet.

The rise of package holidays since the 1970s and the recent surge in cheap flights to sunny destinations has led to more people developing skin cancer.

Incidence and deaths are rising more quickly for men than for women. The rate of melanoma cases among men has gone up by 45% in the last 10 years.

Several factors could be at play, but experts are not sure why men are dying at a higher rate than women. Less than a quarter of men said they always protected themselves from the sun, despite the fact that sunburn increases the risk of skin cancer. When asked why they didn't protect themselves in the sun, 25% of men said they didn't think the sun was strong enough, while 23% said they didn't think about it.

Men who go shirtless in the garden or on the beach are at risk of getting sun damage to their torso. It's possible that the torso isn't exposed for a long time but for a short, intense period so that the area isn't normally exposed.

The appearance of a new mole or change in an existing mole is the most common sign of melanoma, according to the National Health Service. The back in men and the legs in women are the most common areas affected by this.

People can reduce their risk by protecting their skin. Sunbeds should not be used. It is possible to lead to an early diagnosis and increase the chances of successful treatment if you check your skin regularly.