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Skin-cancer warnings ignored
Friday, May 11, 2012
Skin-cancer warnings ignored
The Associated Press
Posted: May 11, 2012 9:56 AM ET
Last Updated: May 11, 2012 9:55 AM ET
The warnings about skin cancer from too much sun don’t seem to be getting through. Half of U.S. adults under 30 say they have had a sunburn at least once in the previous year — about the same as a decade ago, according to a government survey.Quebec will ban tanning to those under the age of 18
Thursday, May 10, 2012
The move comes after more than 60,000 signatures were gathered in petitions and at the recommendation of the Canadian Cancer Society and the Quebec Association of Dermatologists. Health Minister Yves Bolduc is expected to table the bill in the National Assembly the coming days.… continue reading
The Sun and Vitamin D
Thursday, May 10, 2012
It’s easy to overdo your sun exposure in your quest to finally spend some time outdoors… especially when your skin is lily-white from being inside for months — and not used to the sun.… continue reading
Cancer death rates show decline
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Death rates for the four major cancers — lung, colorectal, breast and prostate — are declining, thanks to falling smoking rates and increases in screening and treatment, the Canadian Cancer Society says.… continue reading
CCS will not meet with JCTA – We need your help
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Dear JCTA Members,
For many years now we have been told that the sunbeds as well as sunlight should be avoided, that the World Health Organization warns that the risk of skin cancer increases with any exposure whatsoever, “that there is no such thing as safe tan”.… continue reading
