NEW AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY SURVEY: INCREASING NUMBER OF AMERICANS AT RISK OF SKIN CANCER DESPITE KNOWING HOW TO PROTECT THEMSELVES
ROSEMONT, Ill., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Abby Weiner knew the dangers of unprotected sun exposure long before she was diagnosed with skin cancer. As someone with fair skin and freckles, the 43-year-old mother of three says she has always been diligent about wearing hats and using sunscreen when sitting at a beach or a pool but didn't think about the sun exposure she was getting elsewhere until she was diagnosed with melanoma on her cheek in 2023.
- The most avoidable risk factor for skin cancer, including melanoma—the deadliest type of skin cancer—is exposure to the sun.
- In recognition of Skin Cancer Awareness Month in May and Melanoma Monday® on May 6, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) is encouraging the public to practice safe sun to reduce their risk of skin cancer.
- "Data shows a staggering truth: one in five Americans will be diagnosed with some form of skin cancer in their lifetime.
- To protect yourself from the sun and reduce your risk of skin cancer, the AAD recommends that everyone:
Seek shade.