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Consumer Reports lists the 9 ways to live a longer lifeIn the March 2008 issue of Consumer Reports, sun safety is named as one of the 9 ways to live a longer life. In addition to eating whole grains, finding time to relax, eating vegetables, and exercising; limiting time in the sun is recommended as a way to lengthen your life span. The article encourages the use of sun screen to reduce the risk of skin cancer. In July 2007, the agency ran tests on many popular sunscreen brands and now recommends Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch (SPF 45) and No-Ad Sunblock lotion maximum (SPF 45). The article also recognized the importance of Vitamin D and recommends using supplements as a reliable source of this important vitamin. Source: (2008, March). 9 ways to a longer life. Consumer Reports, 6.
2007 study, published in the Journal of Pediatrics, indicates that a community-wide intervention program can positively change sun safety behaviors among middle school students. The rising increase in incidence of skin cancer among A The results indicated a slow in the decline of overall sun safety behaviors which generally occurs in this age group, and an increase in the amount of sunscreen use in the intervention group versus the control group. To slow the incidence of skin cancer in young people and to establish life long sun safety behaviors, researchers recommend that skin cancer prevention programs start early, and create a community wide environment supporting sun safety practices. A coalition between teachers, parents, and community partners is the most effective approach to skin cancer prevention at an early age. Source:
Many men don't visit the doctor for a skin exam until its too late for surgery to prevent the spread of cancer to other parts of the body. It is as important for men as it is for women to conduct regular skin self-exams and visit your doctor. New data shows the number of Victorian men diagnosed with malignant melanoma has increased by more than 30 per cent for those aged between 60 and 80. Unfortunately, this increase is because due of damage done years ago.