A research led by Professor Joanne Aitken, from the Cancer Council Queensland showed that the regular skin checks can 'cut deadly melanoma risk'. The researchers proved that a quick body scan cuts the risk of a deadly melanoma diagnosis by about 15 per cent. The basic logic behind this claim was that a regular body screening by doctors can detect the melanoma in the early stages. Hence it could be cured before it reaches its deadly stages.

The researchers analyzed the data collected from more than 3,000 Queenslanders. These people were diagnosed with one of the dangerous skin lesions. The researchers studied the relationship between skin checks and the severity of the spot.

The study showed that one third of adults in Queensland get a skin check every three years, with rates believed to be lower elsewhere in Australia. Prof Aitken claimed that a skin examination in the previous three years can reduce the risk of being diagnosed with a late-stage melanoma by 14 per cent. He added the people in later stages of melanoma have less chances of survival.

Australia has the highest number of people suffering from melanoma in the world. Approximately 9,500 cases are diagnosed. The researchers added that the research has to be approved by government so that some guidelines could be issued for public to get regular skin check-ups.