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Hardcore sunbathers 'know risks' | Hardcore sunbathers 'know risks' |
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Many hardcore sunbathers who plan to get burnt on the beach this summer are fully aware it will cause permanent skin damage, research shows. | Many hardcore sunbathers who plan to get burnt on the beach this summer are fully aware it will cause permanent skin damage, research shows. |
The charity Cancer Research UK polled almost 400 sun worshippers and found 90% were aware of the health risks. | The charity Cancer Research UK polled almost 400 sun worshippers and found 90% were aware of the health risks. |
And 40% thought burning their skin was simply an inevitable part of the tanning process. | |
The charity warns that getting badly sunburned doubles the risk of developing skin cancer. | The charity warns that getting badly sunburned doubles the risk of developing skin cancer. |
MINIMISING RISK Spend time in the shade between 1100 and 1500. Make sure you never burnAim to cover up with a t-shirt, hat and sunglassesUse factor 15+ sunscreen generously and regularlyReport mole changes or unusual skin growths promptly to your doctor | MINIMISING RISK Spend time in the shade between 1100 and 1500. Make sure you never burnAim to cover up with a t-shirt, hat and sunglassesUse factor 15+ sunscreen generously and regularlyReport mole changes or unusual skin growths promptly to your doctor |
Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK, with number of cases increasing year on year. | Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK, with number of cases increasing year on year. |
More than 75,000 new cases of skin cancer are registered each year in the UK, and more than 1,800 people die from malignant melanoma annually. | More than 75,000 new cases of skin cancer are registered each year in the UK, and more than 1,800 people die from malignant melanoma annually. |
Over the last 20 years, malignant melanoma incidence has increased faster than any other cancer. | Over the last 20 years, malignant melanoma incidence has increased faster than any other cancer. |
Experts estimate that up to 90% of cases could be prevented by limiting exposure to sunlight. | Experts estimate that up to 90% of cases could be prevented by limiting exposure to sunlight. |
Intense exposure | Intense exposure |
Professor Lesley Rhodes, a Cancer Research UK dermatologist, said: "Getting sunburnt increases the risk of skin cancer in general. | Professor Lesley Rhodes, a Cancer Research UK dermatologist, said: "Getting sunburnt increases the risk of skin cancer in general. |
"But the kind of sunbathing binges that happen when people go to much hotter climates and bake on the beach is particularly dangerous. | "But the kind of sunbathing binges that happen when people go to much hotter climates and bake on the beach is particularly dangerous. |
"This kind of short intense exposure to the sun, leading to burning, particularly increases the risk of malignant melanoma." | "This kind of short intense exposure to the sun, leading to burning, particularly increases the risk of malignant melanoma." |
Cancer Research UK's SunSmart campaign manager Rebecca Russell also warned holiday-makers that sunbed sessions aimed at obtaining a pre-holiday base tan could be just as dangerous as getting sunburnt. | Cancer Research UK's SunSmart campaign manager Rebecca Russell also warned holiday-makers that sunbed sessions aimed at obtaining a pre-holiday base tan could be just as dangerous as getting sunburnt. |
She said: "We know that sunbeds increase the risk of skin cancer. Anyone under 18 should never go on a sunbed. | She said: "We know that sunbeds increase the risk of skin cancer. Anyone under 18 should never go on a sunbed. |
"Nor should any adult with fair skin, lots of moles and freckles or a history of skin cancer." | "Nor should any adult with fair skin, lots of moles and freckles or a history of skin cancer." |
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