UK Woman Battling With Melanoma Reveals Risks of Overexposure to Sunlight
News 18Many doctors advise patients suffering from Vitamin D deficiency to bask in the sun for a while. However, it is very important to understand how a person should step out in the sun and for how long since overexposure can not only cause temporary sunburns but also life-threatening diseases. Since the ozone layer of the earth is continuously depleting, many harmful ultraviolet rays reach us that can cause serious health problems including skin cancer. The sun awareness book also teaches children about general cleanliness habits like washing hands after using the washroom and brushing teeth before going to bed. While sending children to play in snow, people take all sorts of precautions, however, when it comes to spending time in the sun, an SPF or a hat isn’t considered as important.
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