The Cancer Institute NSW has revealed the top hotspots for melanoma across the state. Melanoma is one of the most common cancers among young Australians and the third-most diagnosed cancer in NSW. More than 5000 people are expected to be diagnosed with the disease this year alone.
"Most melanoma hotspots are in regional areas but it's important to remember that no matter where you live, the risk of skin cancer is ever present," NSW Health Minister Ryan Park said. "Australia has one of the highest skin cancer rates in the world and as a community, it's imperative we take the threat of skin cancer seriously and follow the simple, life-saving steps needed to reduce our risk of this deadly disease." Click through to see the LGAs with the worst rates of melanoma in NSW.
Newcastle was the 25th top LGA in the state for melanoma diagnosis. Experts said most of the melanoma hotspots were in regional NSW, but the risk is high across the state. Wingecarribee in the states Southern Highlands was the 24th melanoma hotspot on the list.
"Most melanoma hotspots are in regional areas but it's important to remember that no matter where you live, the risk of skin cancer is ever present," Health Minister Ryan Park said. The Central Coast was the 23rd hotspot in the state. Expert advice to avoid UV radiation is slip, slop, slap, seek and slide.
Slip on protective clothing, Slop on sunscreen, slap on a wide-brimmed hat, seek shade and slide on some sunglasses. Wagga Waggai.
