Many women are sure to use ample amounts of sunscreen each day in order to keep wrinkles, fine lines and dark spots at bay. But this good habit may also go a long way in staving off melanoma, a very serious form of skin cancer.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that roughly 45,000 individuals were diagnosed with melanoma in 2004 through 2006 in the U.S., making it the third most common form of skin cancer in the country.
As a result, the agency called for increased public education on the prevention of melanoma and other types of skin carcinoma.
“New policies and prevention strategies are needed to address the leading preventable causes of melanoma, enabling people to be healthier, live longer and continue to be productive," said Marcus Plescia, M.D., M.P.H., director of CDC’s Division of Cancer Prevention and Control.
Staying out of the sun during peak hours, wearing protective clothing and wide-brimmed hats as well as using liberal amounts of sunblock on exposed areas may help prevent any serious skin conditions. This may also have the added benefit of keeping saggy jowls at bay, as the sun's rays are known to contribute to aging.
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