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SHOCKING FIGURES: Heilbronn leads in skin cancer diagnoses!
In the Hohenlohe district, skin cancer diagnoses are increasing dramatically. Numbers, causes and regional differences at a glance.
SHOCKING FIGURES: Heilbronn leads in skin cancer diagnoses!
It's a shocking reality that's unfolding like a boy at the epicenter of the epidemic: skin cancer is on a catastrophic rise in Baden-Württemberg, and the Heilbronn area is at the top of that grim list!
The alarming numbers are simply unbelievable. Around4.3%of the population in the Heilbronn district were diagnosed with non-melanoma skin cancer in 2023, making it the highest rate in the entire state! In comparison, the national average is just2.95%! echo24.de reports that the rates are only higher in six cities and districts, with Pirmasens being one4.58%enthroned at the top.
The horrors of skin cancer
The epidemiology of skin cancer reveals a cruel truth that pushes many into the shadows of denial. The district of Heilbronn, the city of Heilbronn and the Hohenlohe district are with quotas of4.06%or4.02%not only affected, but even nationwideTOP 15represent! swr.de
The big question remains: Why are the people in this region affected so severely? The experts have cut their teeth while the darkness of the unknown hovers over their explanations. Some speculate about the dangerous combination of an older population and the high UV exposure from agricultural work!
An unequal battle between the sexes
Still, there is a shocking difference between men and women. men about65 yearsare increasingly affected, while younger women are particularly vulnerable. Overall, get sick3.23%of men and3.25%of women with non-melanoma skin cancer. medscape.com These frightening numbers show that the fight against skin cancer is divided and varies from gender to gender!
Did you know that the symptoms of non-melanoma skin cancer often seem harmless? Waxy nodules and scaly patches can easily be missed before disaster strikes! What is particularly alarming is that the obscurity of melanoma is less common in the region, but should not be forgotten.
An alarming signal
The entire situation is a worrying signal that is being widely ignored! Around260,000People with black or light skin cancer, and the incidence is increasing at a frightening rate10%per year! Experts warn that UV exposure is increasing dramatically due to climate change and the risks for outdoor jobs have risen shockingly.
In roles such as agriculture or construction, outdoor workers endanger their lives through extreme UV exposure, which doubles the risk of non-melanoma skin cancer! Tanning should never be viewed as protection; it is an aggressive sign of skin damage that requires immediate treatment.
According to the experts, it is absolutely essential to use high-quality sunscreen and avoid direct sunlight! This bloody battle against skin cancer requires urgent attention!
Get out there now and protect yourself before it's too late! Healthcare costs are rising, the risk is real, and time is running out to save the lives of many!