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Show Utahns more susceptible to skin cancer Utahs population is more prone to skin cancer than others in the U.S. in part due to the states high altitude, large number of sunny days, and access to outdoor activities according to the Utah Cancer Action Network (UCAN). Because of this increased risk, UCAN, a network of more than 70 organizations has launched a new campaign telling parents to protect their skin, and their children, from the sun all year round. The more time people spend in the suns ultraviolet (UV) rays, the more likely they are to develop skin cancer. Most Utahns are Caucasian, have fair skin and tend to burn easily, but people of all races should limit their time in the sun as well, says Glen Bowen, M.D., Assistant Professor of Dermatology, University HospitalHuntsman Cancer Institute. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in Utah and in the U.S. In 2003, an estimated 54,200 persons in the U.S. will be diagnosed with melanoma, the most serious kind of skin cancer. About 7,600 people will die in the U.S. this year from melanoma. One serious sunburn with blisters in childhood can increase your risk of skin cancer by 78 percent, says Janet Heins, skin cancer campaign coordinator for the Utah Department of Health (UDOII) and UCAN member. That is why we are urging parents to teach their children to cover-uand use sunscreen p daily. We have a lot of work to do because about 70 percent of THK SAN JUAN RECORD Utahns do not routinely use sunscreen. wrap-aroun- to 4 outdoors, Tilling at 678-295- 877-500-19- 60 65 Stair1 N OMho-Ar- t Alignments Maintenance Brakes Mon Air Exhausts - Tue Uusohie Monticello 587-3368-800-21-- A FACES Tf Sf1 vf Additions 9 Remodeling V Monticello 18 E. 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If parents protect their children now, they can have the peace of mind that their children will be less likely to get skin cancer CAR CARE CENTER the time of year to get This is strong parental warning about the graphic depiction of ultraviolet rays penetrating the skin, and then features children innocently playing in the sun not aware of any danger because the rays are ol: Tires We do it all. a parents that the sun 12" & 18" Back Hoe Brush Mower childhood or teenage years heightens the risk of all types invisible. Radio ads convey that if the suns ultraviolet rays were as obvious as a giant poisonous spider or a scary clown with a flamethrower, parents would protect their children without question. The new ads warn sunscreen with an SPF 15 (sun protection factor) or higher. Apply sunscreen freely, evenly and frequently. Dont "fake bake" by using tanning beds and sunlamps. Clockwork Cractor Service Plowing d lw U of skin cancer. 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