Summer Sun Safety Month
We are bombarded with messages about how harmful it is to spend extended amounts of time in the sun during summer, but most people don’t take the advice to heart. This is unfortunate because melanoma rates are rising in the developed world. Many people don’t even realize that extended exposure to the sun’s rays can cause this type of deadly cancer. August is Summer Sun Safety Month, so with that in mind here are three tips for stay safe this summer. Wear Sunglasses The eyes are the most sensitive part of the body in terms of harmful exposure to the sun’s rays. Ultraviolet radiation from the sun can cause significant damage to the sensitive and small blood vessels in the eyes, like macular degeneration and cataracts. These conditions are usually irreversible. Even if you try to avoid exposure, if you’re outside with no sunglasses you will almost certainly get accidental exposure. Picture some friends throwing a football around on the beach. If they’re not wearing sunglasses, every time they look up to locate the ball they will be exposed to UV radiation on their iris. Get a Mole Exam If you have a pale complexion, it’s […]
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