FACTS

1. Exposure to natural and artificial ultraviolet light is a risk factor for all types of skin cancer, including melanoma, the deadliest form.
2. The majority of melanoma cases are attributable to UV exposure.
3. Increasing intermittent sun exposure in childhood and during one’s lifetime is associated with an increased risk of squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma and melanoma.
4. Research suggests that regular sunscreen use with an SPF of 15 or higher reduces melanoma risk.
5. Sunburns during childhood or adolescence can increase the odds of developing melanoma later in life.
6. Exposure to tanning beds increases the risk of all skin cancers, […]

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