GermanyThe number of people diagnosed with skin cancer has increased significantly over the past years, according to data from the health insurance provider KKH. Between 2014 and 2024, treatments for black skin cancer rose by 28 percent, while white skin cancer cases increased by 45 percent. In 2024, approximately 8,000 KKH-insured individuals were treated for black skin cancer, representing 0.49 percent of insured persons, up from 0.38 percent in 2014. White skin cancer cases saw 38,000 diagnoses, affecting 2.32 percent of insured individuals, compared to 1.61 percent in 2014. Women were more frequently affected, particularly with white skin cancer. Regional variations showed significant increases, especially in Saxony where black skin cancer cases rose by 83 percent. Experts emphasize the role of prolonged unprotected sun exposure and recommend consistent sunscreen use, even on cloudy days. Moderna recently published positive study results for a new melanoma vaccine, which could become available next year.
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