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Summer Fun Reminders (05.27.08)
Sunscreen filters out the sun’s dangerous
UV (ultraviolet) rays.
These invisible rays can cause skin cancer. Some skin cancers can
cause death if not found and treated early. Who should wear
sunscreen? People of all skin colors can get skin cancer from
the sun’s UV rays. Those who are most likely to get skin cancer from
these rays have:
- Lighter natural skin color.
- Skin that burns, freckles, gets red
easily, or becomes painful from the sun.
- Blond or red hair.
- Blue or green eyes.
- A family member who has had skin
cancer.
- Also, people who spend a lot of time
outdoors, either for work or play, are more likely to get skin
cancer from UV rays.
Click here for visit the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention's website for more helpful
information. Information on this
page obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
online
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