Skin Cancer, Sun Protection, and You

SKIN CANCER, SUN PROTECTION, -► and You SKIN CANCER STATISTICS 1--- 1 IN 5 AMERICANS will Skin cancer is the develop skin cancer MOST COMMON form of cancer in the U.S. (2 (3 3.5 MILLION cases diagnosed By 2015, an estimated 1 in 50 Americans will develop melanoma every year 1.9% annual increase in MELANOMA incidences between 2000 and 2009 The only one of the seven most common cancers to increase in incidence In the last 30 years, there have been MORE PEOPLE There are more new skin cancer cases each year than combined cases of breast, prostate, lung, and colon cancers WITH SKIN CANCER than all other cancers combined SKIN CANCER RISK FACTORS Family history of skin cancer Skin that burns and freckles easily Blond or red hair Certain types of moles Prolonged exposure to the sun Childhood sunburns Indoor tanning habit PROTECTING YOURSELF FROM THE SUN WEAR SUNSCREEN EVERY DAY • Choose one with an SPF of 30 or above and with UVA and UVB protection • You can get sun damage in as little as 15 minutes! REAPPLY SUNSCREEN • Put more on if you're swimming, sweating, or outside for more than 2 hours BE THOROUGH · 80% of skin cancers appear on the neck, head, and hands AVOID TANNING • Tanning beds expose you to harmful UV rays SEEK SHADE • UV rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. COVER UP • Wear a wide-brimmed hat, long sleeves, and pants if you must be outside WEAR SUNGLASSES • Protect your eyes and the delicate skin around them from UV rays PROVIDED BY: SWINYER - WOSETH DERMATOLOGY www.SALTLAKECITYDERMATOLOGY.COM Sources: health.howstuffworks.com/skin-care/beauty/sun-care/10-ways-to- protect-skin-from-sun-damage4.htm www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/basic_info/prevention.htm www.aad.org/media-resources/stats-and-facts/conditions/skin-ca ncer#.UZ-p7KJwrng www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/skin-cancer-facts www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/basic_info/risk_factors.htm