Skin cancer prevention and early detection

To minimise the risk of developing skin cancer simply adopt the following 6 sun protection measures

1.       Avoid the sun during 11 a.m. to 3p.m.

when the sun’s rays are the strongest (AAFP, 1996-2011).

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2.       Slip on some sun-protective clothing that

covers as much skin as possible (ACT Cancer, 2007)².

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3.       Slop on SPF 30+ broad-spectrum sunscreen. Always use in combination with

the other sun protection measures (ACT Cancer, 2007)².

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4.       Slap on a hat that protects your face, head, neck, and ears (ACT Cancer, 2007)².

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5.       Slide on some sunglasses. A close fitting, wrap-around style

will offer best protection(ACT Cancer, 2007)².

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6.       Seek shade whenever possible (ACT Cancer, 2007)².

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