Melanoma cases in 8MM to reach 263,000 by 2035
A new report projects that melanoma cases across eight major global markets will rise to 263,000 by 2035. Australia is identified as having the highest incidence rates, largely due to UV exposure and population demographics.
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Published: 23 minutes ago Photo from Envato Elements Melanoma cases in 8MM to reach 263,000 by 2035 Australia reported the highest incidence rates.
Diagnosed incident melanoma cases across the eight major markets (8MM) are projected to increase from 229,000 in 2025 to 263,000 in 2035.
According to GlobalData's latest Melanoma: Epidemiology Report and Forecast, the United States is projected to record the highest number of diagnosed incident melanoma cases, with more than 130,000 cases by 2035. Canada is expected to report around 14,000 cases, Australia approximately 21,000, and the five major European markets (5EU) about 88,000 cases over the same period.
The report identifies ultraviolet (UV) radiation as a major risk factor for melanoma and notes that Australia has significantly higher incidence rates than other markets.
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