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Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles Last Week
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles
https://www.limaohio.com/features/health/396970/ask-a-doctor-skin-cancer-real-threat-on-spring-break
Regular, non-burning sun exposure does not cause Melanoma. Sun deprivation is more likely the cause. Here are some facts you should know:
- In the past four decades, sunscreen use has increased by 400%, and melanoma has increased by 400%!
Burnt is out, ‘skinscreen’ is in. How sunscreen got a beauty makeover
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Chemical sunscreens promoted for anti ageing and not sunburn protection. The evolution of marketing sunscreen. JCTA Note: maybe the reason is they don't protect you from BCC and Melanoma. continue reading
Ontario’s tanning bed rules largely ineffective: University of Guelph study
Monday, February 24, 2020
We need to make sure we follow the regulations or we will see more articles like this. This is what happened in Australia and we don't need a total ban continue reading
10 Places To Go In Toronto To Get The Perfect Tan
Monday, February 24, 2020
Some of our JCTA Members make the top 10 list for places to tan in Toronto. Congratulations. continue reading
Lecture throws light on vitamin D deficiency
Friday, February 21, 2020
Many factors can contribute to vitamin D deficiency such as over use of sun screen, wearing clothes that cover most of the skin, and working inside all day in an air-conditioned atmosphere,” he added. continue reading
