US EditionSummer's Arrival Underscores the Importance of Skin Protection
- Summer's arrival highlights the need to protect skin from ultraviolet radiation, which causes most nonmelanoma skin cancers.
- The risk of UV exposure rises in spring and summer as temperatures and the UV index increase and people spend more time outdoors.
- Experts advise protecting your skin by applying a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 15, having a yearly full-body skin check with a dermatologist, and wearing clothing designed to shield you from sun exposure.
- According to the American Academy of Dermatology, skin cancer will affect approximately 20% of Americans at some point, with about 9,500 new cases diagnosed daily across the United States.
- Consistent sun protection and regular dermatological checkups can significantly reduce skin cancer risk and help maintain healthy, youthful skin.
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Summer's arrival underscores the importance of skin protection | News Channel 3-12
Summer’s arrival underscores the importance of skin protection With the rise in temperatures and UV index as we approach summer’s arrival, protecting our skin from the sun’s harmful rays becomes paramount. A staggering 90% of nonmelanoma skin cancers are linked to ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure, a risk amplified during the sunny spring and summer months when we spend more time outdoors. Beyond the critical concern of skin cancer and potenti…
Islanders urged to prioritize sun safety as skin cancer rates rise in Canada #CDNNews #Canadian #CanadianLife #Health #HealthCanada
As Islanders prepare to soak up the sunshine this summer, experts say it’s crucial to take sun protection seriously given the rising rates of skin cancer across Canada. A new study from Melanoma Canada shows more than 11,000 Canadians were diagnosed with melanoma in 2024 — a 17 per cent increase over the previous year. An increasing number of those new cases appeared in young people. Falyn Katz, CEO of Melanoma Canada, said men continue to be di…
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