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Skin cancer group ridiculously says never expose your skin to natural sunlight

Monday, March 14, 2011

(NaturalNews) Exposing skin to natural sunlight every day is the best way for the body to receive adequate levels of health-promoting and disease-preventing vitamin D. But in what can only be described as carrying on a legacy of pseudo-scientific stupidity, the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention (NCSCP) — whose members include the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) — has recently come out urging people to avoid sunlight exposure at all costs, and instead take vitamin D supplements.

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GPs want help to give best advice on preventing skin cancer

Monday, March 14, 2011
Virginia McMillanvmcmillan@clear.net.nzMonday 14 March 2011, 2:01pm
Sizeable percentages of GPs provide less sun-protective advice than previously because of the mixed public health messages about UV exposure
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London Ontario Vitamin D and Breast Cancer Symposium Mar 23rd 2011

Friday, March 11, 2011
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Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011 7:00 PM -9:00 PM

The London Vitamin D & Breast Cancer Symposium is a FREE event designed to educate and raise awareness about Vitamin D (The Sunshine Vitamin) and its many benefits related to health and wellness.
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Why Under-18 Tan Bans Won’t Work

Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Groups that plan to propose under-18 tanning restrictions to states, provinces and municipalities are ignoring conflicting data in a blind effort to denigrate any and all UV exposure, International Smart Tan Network believes.
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Press Release from CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY (ONTARIO DIVISION)

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Canadian Cancer Society urges Spring Break vacationers to be safe in the sun

Ontario’s Largest Ever Survey on Sun Safety Released Today for Health Professionals and Policy-Makers 49% of students believe a ‘base tan’ protects them from sunburn 18% of Ontarians will get a sunburn during Spring Break Snookie effect: 51% of Ontarians believe people look more attractive with a suntan TORONTO, March 8 /CNW/ – As many Ontarians prepare to holiday in the sun during Spring Break, the Canadian Cancer Society is releasing important provincial statistics as well as results of an Environics poll about sun safety.
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