Guest guest Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 Copied and pasted from http://www.cancer.org.au/content.cfm? randid=960742 " While sunburn is linked to melanoma (the most deadly form of skin cancer), regular sun exposure that doesn't result in burning still causes skin damage and increases your risk of other types of skin cancer. There is evidence that UV radiation causes cancer through a cumulative process - the more your skin is exposed to the sun, even without burning, the greater your risk of skin cancer. A suntan is a sign that your skin has been exposed to too much UV radiation and further exposure puts you at increased risk of skin cancer. " " A tan is not a sign of good health or wellbeing. It is a sign of exposure to enough UV to damage the skin. " " Deliberate exposure to sunlight does not provide any health benefits. Australians receive more than sufficient sunlight for vitamin D production from just sitting near a window or by as little as two minutes outside during the day. " " Everyone, regardless of skin colour, is at risk of skin cancer. In Australia, sunburn can occur in as little as 15 minutes on a fine Janurary day. (Roy et al, Health Effects of Ozone Layer Depletion: 1989) " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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