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Skin cancer is America’s fastest growing health epidemic. This year, more than 1.2 million new cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed, more than all cases of breast, lung, prostrate and colon cancer combined. Most people do not know that skin cancer is deadly –claiming one life every hour.
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Melanoma is increasingly affecting young adults. This correlates with the rise in use of indoor tanning facilities over the past two decades. Overexposure to UV radiation is an important health issue for all skin types.
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Effects of overexposure, in addition to cancer, include sunburn, dehydration, dry skin, wrinkles, eye damage, and scarring due to skin cancer. Always remind your young teens and young adults that although they are not babies, they should still make an effort to protect themselves from powerful UV rays:
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- Avoid peak hours when UV rays are most harmful (10:00 AM-4:00 PM)
- Stay in the shade
- Avoid tanning beds and sun lamps
- Wear cover-up clothing
- Wear a hat
- Wear UV protective sunglasses
- Apply sunscreen
- Check UV, heat, and air quality indexes
- Drink plenty of water
- Practice sun safety every day, all year long
 Download an activities sheet for middle schoolers here Download an activities sheet for high schoolers here |
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