New moles more dangerous on older people

Melbourne researchers have found new moles on older people’s skin are 30 times more likely to be cancerous than on young people.

The Victorian Melanoma Service study revealed that people over the age
of 50 had to be vigilant about protecting themselves against skin
cancer.

As well as the findings about new moles, the study found moles that
changed in appearance on older patients were seven times more likely to
be melanomas.

Source:  Austrailian Broadcasting Association

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