Critical illness cover essential as number of people affected by skin cancer rises
Thu, 06 Aug 2009
With many Brits off on their annual holiday to soak up the sun, the majority are unaware of how to check for skin cancer, despite the high risks and many are not covered financially for a critical illness .

According to research from Friends Provident, 63 per cent of British don't know how to check for signs of skin cancer . Also, 42 per cent don't check moles for any changes or examine their bodies generally for any signs that could indicate they are suffering from cancer .

A recent study conducted by Scottish Provident also found that while many people accept they will be affected financially by a critical illness, most ignore doing anything about it as they think 'it' won't happen to them. However, skin cancer now affects twice as many people as 20 years ago.

Head of Protection at Friends Provident, Mark Jones, said: "The usual protection offered by sun cream, hats and avoiding direct sun during the middle of the day, can also be supported by an increased personal awareness of how to check for signs of skin cancer."
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