Skin Cancer Costs America $1.7 Billion Every Year

Australia may have the highest rates of skin cancer in the world but it doesn’t mean that other countries don’t feel the a significant impact from the disease.

In fact, a total cost of $1.7 Billion is spent on skin cancer treatments in the U.S. every year!

A great infographic sponsored by northwestpharmacy.com (click here to see) illustrates what impact skin cancer is having on America.

Surprisingly, skin cancer accounts for 50% of all cancer diagnosis in the U.S. each year.

Melanoma diagnosis are increasing faster than any other cancer diagnosis in America.

As America comes into the warmer months of the year, Americans are reminded to protect themselves from ultraviolet radiation – the leading cause of skin cancer.