Monday, April 30, 2012

Skin Cancer Statistics 2007

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Using acne products can make your skin more vulnerable to the sun, and increase your risk of skin cancer if you don't take the proper precautions to protect yourself. Believe it or not, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. *In 2007, the USCS reported 58,094 people in the United States were diagnosed with skin melanomas, and 8,461 people died from it. When exposed to UV rays, regardless of the time of year, cover up, get a hat, wear sunglasses, and use your sunscreen! Although cancer causing UVA rays penetrate glass, clouds, and clothing; choose to stand in the shade versus the sun.

*The latest year for which statistics are available.