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abstract: Sunbathing and an increase in the number of people holidaying abroad is thought to be partly responsible for the SO per cent increase in malignant melanoma cases over ten years. Figures from the Office of Population Censuses and Surveys show a slightly greater rise among men than women, although more women are affected. There were 1,673 cases in 1977, rising to more than 2,800 by 1986. 'Short, sharp blasts of sunshine can greatly increase the risk of skin cancer.' said Kay Dawkes of the Royal College of Nursing's Dermatology Nursing Group.