How Many Sunburns Doubles a Person’s Melanoma Risk?

June 27, 2019

The Answer

The answer is C. 5.

According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, having five or more sunburns can double an individual’s risk of developing melanoma (https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/skin-cancer-facts#melanoma). The majority of melanoma cases are caused by exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun. Regular daily use of a SPF 15 or higher sunscreen reduces the risk of melanoma by 50%.

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