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Genesee County Health Department issued the following announcement on June 21.
Men, especially those with lighter skin, are more likely than anybody else to get skin cancer, including melanoma—the deadliest kind of skin cancer. Men tend to get more sun exposure than women. Sunburn, which can increase your risk of getting skin cancer, is common among white men, young adults, and men who tan indoors.
When outside on a sunny day for more than an hour, only about 14% of men use sunscreen on both their face and other exposed skin.
It’s easy to protect yourself from UV exposure—
- Long-sleeved shirts, pants, and a wide-brimmed hat offer the best protection. If you’re wearing a baseball cap or short-sleeved shirt, make sure to put sunscreen on your ears, neck, and arms.
- Stay in the shade as much as possible between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., which are peak times for sunlight.
- Use a broad spectrum sunscreen of at least SPF 15 on any exposed skin, and don’t forget to re-apply it every two hours, as well as after swimming, sweating, or toweling off.
- If you work outdoors, ask about sun protection at your job, like wearing sun-protective clothing.
- Avoid indoor tanning.
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Original source can be found here.
Source: Genesee County Health Department
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