This book, written by the founders of Coolibar, the only provider of solar-protective clothing endorsed by the Skin Cancer Foundation, tells readers everything they need to know to protect themselves from the sun, prevent life-threatening skin cancer, and preserve their skin's natural youth and beauty. It features expert advice from doctors at the Mayo Clinic, the Skin Cancer Foundation, The American Academy of Dermatology, and the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Sunny days are meant to be spent outdoors--but the sun is decidedly a mixed blessing. With an explosion in skin cancer and an unending array of anti-wrinkle creams, proper care is confusing--and the facts heard through the media are often misleading. Sun Protection for Life explains in simple terms the dangers of improper skin exposure--the introductory chapter alone will have you reaching for the sunblock and hat, even if you're sitting indoors.
The book has a slightly doomed tone, but perhaps that's as it should be; malignant melanoma is deadly, and statistics chart a steady rise in incidence, particularly as tan-loving baby boomers continue ageing. As the authors are founders of Coolibar sun-protective clothing, one would normally expect some degree of product placement, but that's not the case in this book. There is a lengthy chapter on what degree of protection clothing provides, as well as what to look for when purchasing summer wear--but there are equally detailed descriptions of types of sunscreen, suggestions for different age brackets, and information on identifying potentially cancerous growths. The book ends with a resource guide, covering everything from international skin care sources to, yes, sun-protective clothing companies.
What's most impressive is the way in-depth detail is presented with such a matter-of-fact manner; it's easily understandable for anyone past the ninth grade. It also offers steady encouragement for turning the dangerous desire for a tan into a healthy respect for the sun, with regular examples from Australia's skin cancer awareness program that has made incredibly positive changes in that country's cancer rates. While you might not feel the need to join a nation crusade on the topic, at the very least you'll be grabbing a cap and a tube of zinc oxide before leaving home. Jill Lightner
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Includes information on the best sunscreens, sunglasses, and protective clothing.
From the founders of Coolibar, the only providers of sun protective products officially endorsed by the Skin Cancer Foundation, this book offers the latest information on detecting, preventing, and protecting yourself from damaging sun rays that cause cancer.
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As a skin cancer survivor, it is vital to be aware of the harm the sun rays will do to your skin. Not only aging you prematurely, but also causing your skin to develop cancer! I urge everyone to read this book! Protect yourself and especially your children! The book is very informative, explaining how cancer occurs and what you can do to protect yourself. Understanding sunscreen labeling, and where to buy sun protection clothing are included in the book as well. I sincerely hope everyone will have a copy of this book in their home. I highly recommend this book!
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Excellent reference book for anyone wanting to know about the prevention and detection of skin cancer. This book is used widely for patients here at the Veterans Hospital.
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Ancient humans understood the need to protect themselves from the sun and paid tribute to what was thought to be a vengeful deity. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
sun protection methods, sun protection education, sun protection policies, sun protection practices, sun protective hats, diagnosed skin cancers, sun protective clothing, best sun protection, effective sun protection, skin cancer detection, melanoma rates, ordinary moles, skin cancer screenings, sun safety, outdoor workers, adequate sun protection, other skin cancers, unprotected exposure, nonmelanoma skin cancers, skin cancer prevention, melanoma risk, developing melanoma, base tan, indoor workers, chronic sun exposure Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Online Resources, The Skin Cancer Foundation, Sun Belt, National Cancer Institute, American Cancer Society, Little Miss Coppertone New!
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Ancient humans understood the need to protect themselves from the sun and paid tribute to what was thought to be a vengeful deity. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
sun protection methods, sun protection education, sun protection policies, sun protection practices, sun protective hats, diagnosed skin cancers, sun protective clothing, best sun protection, effective sun protection, skin cancer detection, melanoma rates, ordinary moles, skin cancer screenings, sun safety, outdoor workers, adequate sun protection, other skin cancers, unprotected exposure, nonmelanoma skin cancers, skin cancer prevention, melanoma risk, developing melanoma, base tan, indoor workers, chronic sun exposure Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Online Resources, The Skin Cancer Foundation, Sun Belt, National Cancer Institute, American Cancer Society, Little Miss Coppertone New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Eating Hints for Cancer Patients by National Institutes of Health on page 75
- Skin Cancers Pb (Your Operation) by John Kenealy in Back Matter
- Multiple Sclerosis by Jürg Kesselring in Back Matter
- Skin Cancer by Tom Smith in Back Matter
- Melanoma: Prevention, Detection, and Treatment; Second Edition (Yale University Press Health & Wellness) by Catherine M. Poole in Back Matter
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