In the News
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
To Screen or Not – Has Sun Avoidance Gone Too Far?
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Posted: 08/05/2012 00:00
The sad case of Jayden Wray has drawn attention to what is probably the commonest malnutrition in UK – the lack of vitamin D or “sunshine” vitamin. It is difficult to believe that in this age of plenty where there is an epidemic of obesity, more than 50% of the population suffers from vitamin D deficiency!
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