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Friday, June 1, 2007
Skin-cancer protection
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Here in Atlanta we’re feeling the sun’s power even though summer hasn’t officially started yet. Did you know that you should be wearing sunscreen every day, not just when you go to the beach or to work in the garden? The sun’s rays are present every day, and it’s dangerous to leave your skin unprotected. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, 90 percent of skin cancers are caused by sun exposure. But even though 1 million skin cancers are diagnosed annually (it’s the most common form of cancer) many people forget or ignore the sunscreen warnings they hear. What do you do to protect yourself and your family from skin cancer? Do you wear sunscreen every day? What advice do you have for people who don’t protect their skin year-round?
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