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 Melanoma is now the third most common
cancer among 15-39 year-olds, and it is especially prevalent among
those who burnt as children, and those who regularly used sun beds as
teenagers.
Cancer Research UK
advises those who want to stay sun-safe and not sun-damaged:
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Spend time in the
shade between 11am and 3pm, make sure you never burn and aim to
cover up with a hat, T-shirt and sunglasses.
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Use cream with a
sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher, apply 30 minutes before
going outdoors and re-apply it regularly (around every two hours).
Remember to take extra care with children and ensure they wear a hat
and protective clothing.
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It’s a myth that
getting pre-holiday colour – either fake or real – will provide
more protection against harmful rays. This misguided theory may
wrongly tempt people to have a pre-trip sun bed session, but the
intensity of UV rays from a sun bed can be 10-15 times higher than
the midday sun, so it can result in damage, and age your skin 10
times faster.
By “The Portugal News” 12 Jul 2008
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Sun - Safety Rules 