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While not all forms of skin cancer can be prevented, there are ways a person can reduce certain risk factors.  The following information includes ways to limit the risk of skin cancer:

•    Limit ultraviolet exposure: one of the most important ways a person can reduce the risk of basal and squamous cell skin cancer is to limit exposure to UV rays.  Practice sun safety, wear protective eye wear, use sunscreen regularly, put on a shirt and over sized hat anytime skin is exposed to direct sunlight.

•    Wear protective clothing: clothing offers different levels of protection from sun exposure. Long-sleeved shirts, long pants and long skirts offer a person the most protection and darker colors generally provide better protection than lighter colored clothing.  Some clothing manufacturers in the U.S. are now making clothes that are lightweight and offer UV protection, even when wet.  The higher the level of a sunscreen, the more protection is offered against UV rays.

•    Regular use of sunscreen: the American Cancer Society recommends regular use of sunscreen as part of a UV protection regimen.  Using sunscreens and lip balms with an SPF (sun protection factor) of 15 or higher is especially important when being exposed to sunlight for long periods of time, in a hot environment or high altitude, and during peak sunshine hours (10 am-4 pm).
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It’s okay to love the sun (we do too!). But how protected is your skin? Not so much, surveys show. Only one-third of us regularly slather on sunscreen , despite the fact that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer, says Jeanine … Another reason to go higher: Although no sunscreen shields you from 100 percent of UV light, SPF 30 offers 96.5 percent protection versus SPF 15’s 93.5 percent — and more protection (even just 3 percent) is always a bright idea when it …

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Shade structures block the sun’s most harmful UV rays, making them the best source of protection from sunburn and potential skin cancers. Even a few hours unprotected in bright mid-afternoon sunlight can cause irreparable damage to one’s skin. And when is a cool dip in the pool more enticing than in the heat of the day? Shade structures will ensure that your guests and staff have a safe place to go when not in the water.

Scientific studies have shown that lifeguards and poolside staff are twice as likely to suffer damaging effects from the sun as pool visitors, due to their increased exposure through long hours of employment. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are two common sun-related illnesses that can also strike lifeguards and other poolside staff. Read more »

If you’re hiking or engaging in photography or bird-watching during hunting season, it’s a good idea to cover your pack with a second blaze orange safety vest to avoid getting shot in the back. … You need sun screen whenever you’re outdoors for any length of time. Clouds don’t block ultraviolet light or prevent sunburn as many tourists in Hawaiï discover to their dismay on overcast days. Even though you wear a hat, you still need to apply sun screen because snow, …

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The Original One-stop child safety , product recall, health and well-being resource, for parents. … They’ve done a lot of research and have a very useful and informative FAQ section on their site that explains sun protection , why they chose Zinc Oxide, and has a really great explanation of micronized vs nano in their Sunscreen FAQ. (For those of you who emailed us to say “how could you recommend XYZ sunscreen with micronized particles???” this is a great explanation as …

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[Dawn Hall speaks] “The odds of reporting two or more sunburns were one and one half times greater for individuals who reported that they had not taught the Pool Cool sun safety lessons.” Healthy sun protection habits include wearing sunscreen , shirts with sleeves, hats, and sunglasses, and staying in the shade. The study in Archives of Dermatology was supported by the National Institutes of Health. Learn more at hhs.gov. HHS HealthBeat is a production of the U.S. …

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Sunscreen isn’t always enough, is often not used correctly and some folks have skin allergies or sensitivities to chemicals that sunscreens can contain. UV Skinz are sun shirts that are not made with any chemicals or lotions. The UV protection … Visit UV Skinz and check out their information on UV protection . Then come back here and leave a comment telling us something you learned about sun safety , skin cancer or sunburn (use the links on the left to get to more FAQ’s). …

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