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The claim

The countries that use the most sunscreen, have the highest incidence of skin cancer

Rating

False. There is no scientific evidence that supports the association of sunscreen use with a higher risk of cancer.

Reviewed by Deutsche Welle ↗ ·

Original fact check ↗

Sources and attribution

  1. [S1] Deutsche Welle original review

    Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026