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American Cancer Society Inforgraphic
American Cancer Society Inforgraphic
New skin cancer cases in the US in 2019 Most skin cancers are caused by the sun’s UVA
Skin cancer (non-melanoma) | 5.4 million and UVB ultraviolet (UV) rays
• Female breast cancer | 268,600 UVA rays pierce the skin’s surface and travel through the
• Lung cancer | 228,150 epidermis and deep into the dermis, which can cause:
• Prostate cancer | 174,650 • Dark patches
• Colorectal cancer | 145,600 • Wrinkles
• Loose skin
• Premature aging
• DNA damage
UVB rays pierce the skin’s surface and travel into the
epidermis, which can cause:
• Eye problems
• Sunburns
• DNA damage
UVA and UVB rays cause DNA damage, which greatly increases
skin cancer risk.
Protecting yourself is vital
Anyone can get skin cancer, but be extra care-
Sunscreen: how to apply it ful if you...
Sunscreen: what to look for
• Be generous! 1 ounce • have natural blond or red hair
• Broad spectrum protects
againstboth UVA and UVB (about a palmful) should • take medications that make you sensitive to light
be used tocover the arms,
rays • have freckles
legs,neck, and face.
• SPF 30…at least! SPF 30 • Don’t forget your • have had a lot of sunburns a
nd burn before tanning
filters 97% of UVB rays ears, hands, feet,and • are fair skinned
• Expiration Date – underarms.
• have a condition that lowersyour immune system
Sunscreen lasts 2 to • Reapply at least every 2
• spend a lot of time outdoors
3 years. hours. More often if you’re
in and out of water or • have a family history of skin cancer, especially
sweating. melanoma (see cancer.org/moles)