Melanoma risks
There is another risk factor, which may become increasingly significant in the UK: not being
immunized against Tuberculosis with the BCG vaccine. In England, BCG was until two years ago
offered to all 14-years-old schoolchildren, but it is now provided only in high-risk areas. This could
mean that over the next 20 years we will see a rise in skin cancer rates in the UK to meet those of
the US. It might be worth reintroducing BCG for this reason alone.

















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