Winter and summer sun dangers rise with tanning risks
A Cedar Rapids dermatologist warns youth face long term melanoma risk from sun and tanning. Experts including AAD, ACS, FDA, CDC advise avoiding tanning beds and booths. under 30 users show eightfold melanoma risk. use sunscreen, hats, UV protection, and limit peak sun hours.
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FDA
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
CDC
American Medical Association
AAC
Cedar Rapids
John Wollner
Tanning causes rising skin and eye health risks for youths
Dermatologists warn growing numbers of users aged 16 to 30 of tanning beds show heavily damaged skin and cancers. Eye disorders like cataracts and retinal damage rise due to lack of UV goggles, with 42 percent of ophthalmologists reporting tanning related injuries.
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Rex A. Amonette
Skin Cancer Foundation
SCF
Danger in nude tanning risks from sunlamps
Sunlamps in home tanning pose serious danger especially for nude users who may expose genital skin to UV radiation. Men without shielding genitals show higher rates of genital tumors, warns Sun & Skin News published by the Skin Cancer Foundation. Even with eyewear timers and warnings, users may ignore safety guidance.
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AAD
SCF
Amonette
Memphis
Sun & Skin News
The
Skin Cancer Foundation
Skin cancer alert highlights melanoma risk and signs
One in five Americans may develop skin cancer and malignant melanoma is the deadliest form. It is the most common cancer worldwide and most common in women aged 25 to 20. Back and lower legs are frequent sites, making early detection hard. Call Skin Cancer Foundation at 800 SKIN-490 or 800 754-6490 for information.
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The
Skin Cancer Foundation
1996 Wettest Year On Record For Five States
The 1996 climate year set rainfall and snowfall records for Oregon Idaho Massachusetts Pennsylvania and West Virginia with New York ranking second wettest. Nationwide precipitation averaged 32.32 inches, fifth wettest, while the Northeast and Northwest posted all-time highs. Temperatures averaged 52.3 F, near normal, with the West Coast the hottest region.
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