Fun In The Sun Now, May Mean Fewer Sunny Days Later

by Anthony Sibley (AJ) on Jul 11, 2013 | Views: 73 | Score: 0

	Usually Applied Sunscreen	Usually Wearing Fully Sun-Protective Clothing	Usually Sought Shade	Adults practicing at least one sun-protective behavior	18-24 year olds practicing at least one	Men practicing at least one	Women practicing at least one
Sun-Protective Behaviors Amongst Americans	32	41	32	0	0	0	0
Percentage of Americans Utilizing Behaviors	0	0	0	58	45	48	68

Sources: cdc.gov, skincancer.org

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Anthony Sibley (AJ) on Jul 11, 2013 1:34 PM said:

Melanoma of the skin is the only cancer, of the seven most common types in the US, whose incidence rate is increasing. Between 1970-2009, incidences for young Americans increased 800% (women) and 400% (men). Exposure to the sun's ultraviolet radiation is attributed to roughly 86% of all melanomas. Every 57 minutes, one American dies of melanoma.