# Spain skin cancer prevention

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spain-skin-cancer-prevention
> Updated: 2026-07-31T04:00:44.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

On 29 July 2026 the Andalusian regional health authority, together with the Spanish Cancer Association and the public foundation IAVANTE, launched a public‑health campaign titled “Sun and healthy skin are not incompatible”. The initiative, rolled out across all eight Andalusian provinces and 208 municipalities, urges residents to use sunscreen, seek shade, wear protective clothing, re‑apply sunscreen every two hours, avoid peak UV hours, and monitor skin changes.

Two days later, national data released for 2025 showed a sharp increase in melanoma diagnoses in Spain, with roughly 400 new cases reported—a rise of about 1,000 cases from the previous year. A study mapping incidence highlighted the Mediterranean coast, especially the Costa del Sol and Almería in Andalusia, as hotspots. Experts warned that scalp exposure is often neglected, increasing risk. The surge underscored the urgency of the newly launched campaign and the need for targeted awareness and protection measures in the most affected regions.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-31: Spain's melanoma cases rise, with scalp exposure and Andalusia hotspots highlighted

Spain saw a surge in melanoma cases in 2025, highlighting scalp sun exposure risks and identifying Costa del Sol and Almería as key hotspots, with economic and demographic factors influencing rates.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spains-melanoma-cases-rise-with-scalp-exposure-and-andalusia-hotspots-highlighted

### 2026-07-29: Andalusia launches 'Sun and Healthy Skin' campaign to curb skin cancer

Andalusia’s health department and the AECC have launched a region‑wide “Sun and Healthy Skin” campaign, urging sunscreen use, regular skin checks, and midday sun avoidance to combat 80,000 annual skin‑cancer de

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andalusian-health-authorities-launch-summer-skin-cancer-prevention-campaign

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Cite as: Spain skin cancer prevention. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/spain-skin-cancer-prevention