Americans may know about the dangers of skin cancer, but a new study by the Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia claims most still are not doing enough to protect themselves when in the sun.
Even though skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S., most Americans continue to engage in risky behaviors for skin cancer including infrequent use of protective clothing, infrequent use of sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher, staying in the sun when outside on a sunny day instead of seeking shade, use of indoor tanning devices and having a history of sunburns.
The riskiest age group included those aged 18 to 29. Click here to read m0re from this HealthDay news story.
