Publications by authors named "Brigitta Boonen"
One in every three cancers diagnosed is a skin cancer. Europe has the global lead in the number of UV-attributable cancer cases with the highest number of melanoma cases worldwide and the second highest number of keratinocyte cancers (KC). Further increases are expected in Europe for the coming decades.
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- Skin cancers are super common, especially in people with fair skin, and most of them are caused by UV rays from the sun, which means we can do things to prevent them.
- Experts from different continents suggest that fair-skinned people, especially kids, should stay out of the sun when the UV level is 3 or higher and use protection like hats, sunglasses, clothing, and sunscreen.
- They also believe sunbathing and using tanning beds are unhealthy, so they want to spread these ideas to help everyone stay safe from skin cancer.