Skin Cancer

Skin Cancer The days are gone when people sent children outside to play to get a little color in their cheeks. Today people know too much about the dangers of unprotected sun exposure and the threat of skin cancer. Or do they? Despite the fact that 58% of parents remembered hearing about the importance of protecting their children from the sun, children are still playing in the sun without sunscreen or protective clothing. Sunburn is the …

…of greater than 6mm. any progressive increase in size should be of particular concern. According to static’s, it is evident that today’s American Public is not educated enough regarding the causes and diagnosis of skin cancer. The Health Care Profession and media could be more aggressive in the education of the general population. Skin cancer is largely preventable if steps are taken to protect us from the harmful causes. It is very simple.