Women and skin cancer: Where you live may affect your risk
It seems pretty obvious that people who live in areas with high UV exposure have higher rates of skin cancer. Researchers have known for years that people who live their lives in the South are at a greater risk than those in the North. But a recent study discovered something interesting. While rates of squamous cell skin cancer are definitely affected by geography, basal cell carcinoma is only moderately affected. Interestingly, the risk of melanoma is the same no matter where you live.
It may be that some skin cancers have a stronger genetic component than others, but that theory has not been tested. It's important to note, too, that this study involved women only. Men may be affected differently. Regardless, the American Cancer Society encourages everyone who plans to spend time in the sun to:
- Slip on a shirt.
- Slop on the sunscreen.
- Slap on a hat.
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3-23-2008 @ 10:37PM
Stormy said...
As a woman, a long-time surfer and someone who has has skin cancer I can't stress enough how important this issue is. That is why I started my company: http://www.buy-rash-guards.com selling rash guard shirts that provide SPF 150+ protection while you're in the water!
I have a great selection of womens rashguards here: http://www.buy-rash-guards.com/womens-rash-guard.html
Take care of your skin girls! :-)
Stormy
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