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Four steps to
sun
safety
F
OR SOME OF US, nothing
feels as good as basking in the
warm sun. But keep this in
mind: If you bask more than just a
little, you’re exposing yourself to some
big health risks.
An estimated 1 in 5 Americans
will develop skin cancer during their
lifetime, according to the American
Academy of Dermatology (AAD).
And one form of skin cancer—
melanoma—is potentially deadly.
But you can do a lot to protect
yourself. Start by understanding these
four facts:
1.
Sunlight contains two types of ul-
traviolet (UV) rays—UVA and UVB.
Both can be dangerous.
UVA rays penetrate deep into the
skin and can weaken the immune sys-
tem. That can make it easier for cancer
to develop.
UVB rays are the main cause of
sunburn. Severe sunburns, particularly
in childhood, increase the risk of skin
cancer.
Most UV rays come from the sun,
but they’re also generated by artifi-
cial light sources, such as tanning
beds and sun lamps. According to
the AAD, all UV exposure is unsafe.
You can lower your risk for skin
cancer by limiting your exposure to
UV rays.
2.
Tanned skin is damaged skin. This
damage builds up over time, contrib-
uting to premature aging of the skin
and the risk of skin cancer.
People who like the look of a
tan should consider using a sunless
tanning product, such as a bronzer
or self-tanner. But continue to use a
sunscreen.
3.
Stick with proven protections. For
example, use sunscreen with an SPF
(sun protection factor) of 30 or higher.
Be sure it protects against both UVA
and UVB rays, and follow application
directions.
Also, cover up as much as you can.
Wear a hat, a long-sleeved shirt, long
pants and sunglasses, and try to stay in
the shade.
4.
Don’t rely on the sun for
vitamin D. Instead, get this bone-
building nutrient from a healthy
diet.
Foods naturally containing
vitamin D include fatty fish, such
as salmon. Other foods such as milk,
yogurt, orange juice and cereal often
have vitamin D added.
All ultraviolet (UV) exposure is unsafe. You can
lower your risk for skin cancer by limiting your
exposure to UV rays.
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