With Labor Day just around the corner, summer may be nearing its end, but protecting your skin from harmful rays is important to do year-round! Too much sun exposure can have serious consequences and skin cancer can be deadly. However, only 35% of people say they wear the highest SPF available, despite 76% of them knowing that they can still get a tan when wearing a higher SPF.

This BCBS study examines U.S. members with private insurance diagnosed with skin cancer and melanoma from 2014-2017 and uses the breadth and depth of data available through the Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Index.^SM All tips and advice here are recommended by the American Cancer Society, providing an overview of skin cancer prevention and early detection.