Hotter summers may fuel increase in skin cancers, doctors warn

Higher summer temperatures caused by climate crisis may lead to more cases of melanoma, say medicsExperts have said higher summer temperatures caused by the climate crisis may fuel an increase in cases of potentially deadly skin cancers such as melanoma.The UK recorded itshighest ever temperature of 40.2C last month, asclimate scientists stressed the heatwave was not a one-off and high temperatures were likely to become more frequent.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Skin cancer Science Climate crisis Environment Health Society UK news Source Type: news