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Don’t Forget To Take Care Of Your Skin This Summer
As we’re nearing the end of May, summer festivals and activities are on the minds of many people. It’s the time of year when a carefree attitude can especially shine, with weekends full of fun and plenty of opportunities for lifelong memories to be made.
Of course, when you think of summer, you’re also thinking about the warmth of sunshine and tan lines. But let’s not forget about the health of our skin, either. In fact, there’s a reason why May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month.
Starting Statistics About Skin Cancer
It’s a word you never want to hear when it comes to your health or anyone else around you: the “C” word, cancer. But the fact of the matter is that cancer affects millions of people worldwide, and despite being one of the most preventable cancers out there, skin cancer in particular is also the most common. Here are some startling statistics regarding skin cancer:
- 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime
- Nearly 10,000 Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer every single day
- From 1982 to 2011, the rate of skin cancer cases doubled
- If detected early,