Recent studies show skin cancer is prevailing in the United States and globally. Overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun, tanning beds, and sunlamps are responsible for most skin cancer cases, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Besides seeking effective sun protection measures, research indicates that consuming caffeine and vitamin A can significantly decrease the likelihood of developing skin cancer.
According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, more people in the United States are diagnosed with skin cancer yearly than all other cancers combined. More than 9,500 people are diagnosed daily, and more than two die from the disease every hour. However, when detected early, the five-year survival rate for melanoma, the deadliest skin cancer, is 99 percent. Therefore, prevention and early detection are critical.
