EPA "Don't Fry Day" Urges Americans to "Slip, Slop, Slap and Wrap" to Prevent Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer is the Most Common Cancer in the USA
The Environmental Protection Agency doesn't want you to get skin cancer, so they've designated Friday, May 27, 2011 as "Don't Fry Day." This weekend's Memorial Day celebration is your first notice that summer is on the way. For many that means fun in the sun. It also means exposure to the sun's harmful UV rays. Without adequate sun protection, your summertime sun exposure can eventually lead to skin cancer.
The EPA's Sun Wise program and the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention are joining together to spread a sun safety message. According to Gina McCarthy, EPA Assistant Administrator of the Office of Air and Radiation, " Many people still do not realize that unprotected sun exposure can lead to skin cancer and other health problems." The incidence of skin cancer is rising. It is the most common form of cancer in Americans ages 25 to 29.
One person dies every hour from skin cancer
Skin cancer statistics are staggering and the rate of skin cancer continues to grow. Exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun is the primary cause. If you protect yourself from the sun your chances of avoiding the disease rise. Here are few additional facts you may not know.
-Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States.
-Skin cancer affects over two million people in America each year.
-The number of skin cancer cases each year are greater than breast, prostate, lung and colon cancers combined.
-One in five American will get skin cancer in their lifetime.
-One American dies from skin cancer every hour.
-UV radiation is always present, but the danger is greatest during the summer months.
The EPA's advice: "Slip, Slop, Slap, Wrap"
Sun protection is not all that complicated. The EPA and others are calling on a simple phrase as a reminder to summer sun seekers: "Slip, Slop, Slap, Wrap." That expression has been around for a few years. It's a simple reminder with important meaning. Follow these guidelines and it may help save your life.
Slip - Slip on a shirt to protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays.
Slop - Slop on some sunscreen, SPF 15 or greater.
Slap - Slap on a hat.
Wrap - Wrap on some sunglasses. Your eyes need protection from UVA rays too.
Source:
EPA News release, May 24, 2011
http://www.skincancerprevention.org/
http://www.epa.gov/sunwise/
The EPA's Sun Wise program and the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention are joining together to spread a sun safety message. According to Gina McCarthy, EPA Assistant Administrator of the Office of Air and Radiation, " Many people still do not realize that unprotected sun exposure can lead to skin cancer and other health problems." The incidence of skin cancer is rising. It is the most common form of cancer in Americans ages 25 to 29.
One person dies every hour from skin cancer
Skin cancer statistics are staggering and the rate of skin cancer continues to grow. Exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun is the primary cause. If you protect yourself from the sun your chances of avoiding the disease rise. Here are few additional facts you may not know.
-Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States.
-Skin cancer affects over two million people in America each year.
-The number of skin cancer cases each year are greater than breast, prostate, lung and colon cancers combined.
-One in five American will get skin cancer in their lifetime.
-One American dies from skin cancer every hour.
-UV radiation is always present, but the danger is greatest during the summer months.
The EPA's advice: "Slip, Slop, Slap, Wrap"
Sun protection is not all that complicated. The EPA and others are calling on a simple phrase as a reminder to summer sun seekers: "Slip, Slop, Slap, Wrap." That expression has been around for a few years. It's a simple reminder with important meaning. Follow these guidelines and it may help save your life.
Slip - Slip on a shirt to protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays.
Slop - Slop on some sunscreen, SPF 15 or greater.
Slap - Slap on a hat.
Wrap - Wrap on some sunglasses. Your eyes need protection from UVA rays too.
Source:
EPA News release, May 24, 2011
http://www.skincancerprevention.org/
http://www.epa.gov/sunwise/
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