The Sunscreen Controversy in Australia, the Nation with the Highest Skin Cancer Rates in the World

Like many Australians, Rach grew up afraid of the sun in the nation with the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. Her childhood was defined by the infamous "no hat, no play" rule common in Australian schools, 1990s advertisements warning about sun cancer, and tubes of sunscreen scattered throughout the house. This led the 34-year-old to become someone who uses sunscreen several times a day and rarely goes outside without a hat. For that reason, she was surprised when she was diagnosed with skin cancer on her nose during a medical checkup in November, as it was considered unusual given her age and sun protection habits.