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More men are dying of skin cancer: Is machismo to blame?
Nov 05, 2018
More men are dying of skin cancer, especially in wealthy nations, with death rates increasing by at least 50 percent over the past 3 decades.
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Image: Reuters
UK researchers believe it's because men are less likely to protect themselves from the sun, or listen to public health warnings.
On the other hand, the study found that skin cancer deaths among women are declining.
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