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While doctors are still arguing over whether
people need a little sun to assist their bodies in
making Vitamin D (as opposed to getting it all from
supplements), the dangers of too much sun are well
known. In case you don't remember, and even if
you think you do, take a moment to go over the
basics about your skin and sun exposure.
If your skin changes color, you know you are
overexposed. As for how much safe sun you
should get - that needs to be a discussion between
you and your physician.
 The
Bare Facts About Getting Too Much Sun
It's a fact: Overexposure to the sun can result
in skin cancer later in life. What are your family's
risks from exposure to powerful UV rays? Consider
these facts and statistics.
The Dangers of UV Exposure
You can sunburn even on a cloudy day.
On average, children get 3 times more
exposure than adults.
The vast majority, perhaps as much as 80%
of a person's lifetime sun exposure is
estimated to occur by age 18.
Concrete, sand, water, and snow reflect 85%
to 90% of the sun's UV rays.
Depletion of Earth's ozone continues to
increase your exposure to UV rays.
Skin Cancer
In some parts of the world, melanoma is
increasing at rates faster than any other
cancer.
More than 1.2 million new cases of skin
cancer are diagnosed each year in the US.
Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin
cancer, kills one person every hour.
One blistering sunburn can double a child's
lifetime risk of developing skin cancer.
From the Sun Safety Alliance
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