Overview

• Between 2005 and 2023, melanoma diagnoses in Bavaria and Saxony more than doubled while non-melanoma skin cancer cases roughly tripled.
• Men aged 65 and older now account for the highest incidence of both melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers, with non-melanoma rates notably exceeding those in women.
• Experts link the escalation to intensified UVB radiation from climate change combined with decades of unprotected sunbathing and tanning bed exposure.
• Individuals born after 1980 show declining risk thanks to widespread adoption of high-SPF sunscreen, protective clothing, and regular skin screenings.
• Health authorities warn that an aging Baby Boomer population will drive further increases and stress the importance of early detection through self-exams and dermatologist check-ups.