I sent out an email to a group of friends about the dangers of getting melanoma through overexposure to the summer sun. Here’s the link. I got back an assortment of responses. Most were thanks for the info, but some of them only looked at the article title “Melanoma Rates Increase Among Younger Women” and decided that it didn’t apply to them.Actually, the article applies to everyone. The title is a bit misleading, though. Remember, skin cancer is usually found at a later stage in life.
As long as you spend time outside, you’re susceptible to UV radiation. Whether you’re kayaking on quiet waters, swimming in the ocean, hiking in the mountains, fishing in the rivers, or skiing/snowboarding in the Sierras, you’re in danger. UV rays are reflected (not absorbed) by snow and water.
Wearing sunscreen? Read the article.
1 comment:
lol....Jim, all I see are topless women lying on the beach. Thanks for the warning, but in case you haven't noticed, I usually glow in the dark.
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