What is the Skin Cancer rates in Namibia?

According to a study published in the journal JAMA Oncology in 2019, Namibia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. The study, which analyzed data from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), found that Namibia had an incidence rate of 297.6 cases per 100,000 people, which is the highest in the world. The second highest rate was found in Australia, with an incidence rate of 193.6 cases per 100,000 people. The study also found that Namibia had the highest rate of melanoma, a serious and often deadly form of skin cancer, with an incidence rate of 134.6 cases per 100,000 people. The high rates of skin cancer in Namibia are thought to be due to several factors, including the country's high levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation, a lack of public awareness about skin cancer prevention, and a limited number of dermatologists.