July is National Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Awareness Month

 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year about 5 million new cases of skin cancer cases are diagnosed and treated in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, damaging the skin and eyes. Skin cancer cases are on the rise at an alarming pace over the past decade, providing yet another reason why taking care of your skin during the summer has become more important than ever before.


Skin Cancer, Melanoma, Ultraviolet, Rays, Summer, July, Cancer, American Cancer Society

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