Wednesday, February 20, 2008

ILLUSTRATION AND TEXT BY TERESANNE COSSETTA OF THE TIMES

One in five people will get skin cancer in his or her lifetime, the American Academy of Dermatology says. Each year more than 1-million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer, the most common of all cancers in this country. Floridians especially should be aware of the health risks associated with prolonged sun exposure; damage done to the skin is cumulative. Sunscreen provides some protection, but it might not be enough. So before you head to the beach, take time to learn the basics of sun protection.

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