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"Really concerning": New sunburn data raises concerns over skin cancer

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Sat, 24 Jan 2026, 11:56am
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"Really concerning": New sunburn data raises concerns over skin cancer

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sat, 24 Jan 2026, 11:56am

Concerns over skin cancer with many Kiwis still getting sunburnt. 

A new Cancer Society and Otago University survey, has found 64% of respondents were sunburnt at least once last summer, including 26% severely. 

Rates were highest among 18 to 24-year-olds, with more than a third reporting at least three sunburns. 

Dr Bryan Betty joined Jack Tame to break down the data and discuss some of the best ways to push skin protection to the youth. 

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