Sun Safety – Skin Cancer Self-Screening [Video]

Welcome to Public Health Minute! “Cancer” is a word no one wants applied to them, and yet every DAY 9,500 people in the US are diagnosed with a form of skin cancer (that’s more than the populations of Greentown, Russiaville, and Tipton combined).

Listen in as we discuss how to screen yourself for skin cancer. A simple routine skin check can catch abnormal growths quickly, leading to earlier diagnosis and more successful treatment.

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Sources and Resources:
– American Academy of Dermatology Association: https://www.aad.org/media/stats-skin-cancer#:~:text=Incidence%20rates,cancer%20in%20the%20United%20States.&text=Current%20estimates%20are%20that%20one,skin%20cancer%20in%20their%20lifetime.&text=It%20is%20estimated%20that%20approximately,with%20skin%20cancer%20every%20day
– NIOSH Protecting Yourself from Sun Exposure: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2010-116/default.html#:~:text=Protect%20Yourself,%2Dtimes%20longer%20before%20burning.) (@nioshusa)

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