00:01The number of melanoma skin cancer cases diagnosed each year has risen above 20,000
00:06for the first time according to Cancer Research UK. The charity says most cases are linked to
00:11exposure from ultraviolet light, including sunshine and sunbeds, and believes many could
00:16be prevented through better sun protection and earlier checks for unusual skin changes.
00:22Health experts are urging people to use sunscreen, seek shade and cover up during periods of strong
00:27sunshine with warmer weather expected across many areas during the bank holiday weekend.
00:33The government is also considering stricter age checks
00:36to stop children illegally accessing sunbeds without supervision or safeguards.
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