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News and Events
JULY IS UV SAFETY MONTH
- Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., despite the fact that it is highly preventable.
- Annually, 7,000 people will die of melanoma: 2,000 women, 5,000 men.
Every blistering sunburn doubles the likelihood of skin cancer formation.
- 80% of the average person's lifetime sun exposure to UV radiation has been received by the age of 18!
- Less than 3 out of 10 people apply sunscreen regularly while on vacation.
- Sun damage us caused by ultraviolet radiation – commonly called UV damage.
- Ultraviolet light is divided into three major wavelengths: UVA, UVB, and UVC.
- SPF is the abbreviation for Sun Protection Factor and relates directly to the length of time a person can spend in the sun before they begin to burn with no protection. It is important to apply creams daily with a minimum of SPF 30.
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