On the occasion of Skin Cancer Awareness Week, an expert explains about the risk factors of the disease and how you can reduce your chances of developing it. Skin cancer is the most malignant and common disease in Israel, where about 1,500 people are diagnosed with melanoma of the skin.
The key to a full and speedy recovery lies in great awareness of the subject, regular self-examinations and a comprehensive annual examination by a dermatologist. It takes no more than 15 minutes in the sun to create enough vitamin D for the body to absorb calcium.