Sun’s skin damage risk higher in Cork

Cork had the highest number of days last year when the sun was strong enough to cause skin damage and increase the risk of skin cancer.

However, while Cork’s ultraviolet (UV) index was three or higher on 95% of days between April and September, it did not translate into higher levels of skin cancer.

According to the National Cancer Registry, the HSE South was close to the national average in relation to non-melanoma skin cancer.