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700,000 NSW Residents Sunburned Despite Decreasing Rates

4/8/2026

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A report from the Cancer Institute NSW indicates that about 700,000 individuals in the state experienced sunburn recently.
The Sun Protection Behaviours Report shows that 10% of adults reported sunburn, a decrease from 15% previously.
Young adults aged 18-24 did not improve, with 18.5% reporting sunburn.
Despite high UV exposure from 11 am to 3 pm, only 40% of adults use adequate sun protection.
The report stresses following five key sun safety steps to lower skin cancer risk in Australia.

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A report from the Cancer Institute NSW indicates that about 700,000 individuals in the state experienced sunburn recently.
The Sun Protection Behaviours Report shows that 10% of adults reported sunburn, a decrease from 15% previously.
Young adults aged 18-24 did not improve, with 18.5% reporting sunburn.
Despite high UV exposure from 11 am to 3 pm, only 40% of adults use adequate sun protection.
The report stresses following five key sun safety steps to lower skin cancer risk in Australia.