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Sun Facts

Sun Facts:

Skin cancer is the most well-known effect of long-term sun exposure. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, "The incidence of skin cancer in the United States has reached epidemic proportions."

 

Skin Cancer Facts: (www.skincancer.org)



  • One in 5 Americans and one in 3 Caucasians will develop skin cancer in the course of a lifetime.


  • More than 20 people die each day from skin cancer, primarily melanoma.


  • One blistering sunburn in childhood more than doubles a person's chances of developing melanoma later in life.


  • White sand and other bright surfaces reflect UV and can double UV exposure.


  • Sun reflecting off snow can almost double UV exposure.


  • Skin cancer is the #1 cancer in men over age 50, ahead of prostate, lung and colon cancer.


  • Melanoma is the third most common cancer in women aged 20-39.


  • Occasional use of tanning beds almost triples the chances of developing melanoma.


  • New high-pressure sunlamps emit doses of UVR that can be as much as 15 times that of the sun.
Other damage caused by sun exposure includes:

  • Pre-mature aging of the skin
  • Cataracts and other eye damage
  • Immune suppression - Scientists have found that overexposure to UV radiation may suppress proper functioning of the body's immune system and the skin's natural defenses. All people, regardless of skin color, might be vulnerable to effects including impaired response to immunizations, increased sensitivity to sunlight, and reactions to certain medications. (www.EPA.gov)
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