Pitchin Posters
July 2012
Washington, DC
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Skin Cancer Facts
This year, more than 1,000,000 people will be diagnosed
with some form of skin cancer. Cancer is the fastest
growing cancer and affects more people the prostate,
breast, colorectal, and cervical cancers combined.
Melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer will
account for approximately 62,000 of the reported million
new cases and will account for about 8,200 of the approximate
11,000 skin cancer deaths.
One in five children will grow up to develop some form
of skin cancer.
What You Should Know
There are certain risk factors that may increase the
likelihood of skin cancer:
- Fair complexion, including light colored eyes and
hair
- Unprotected or prolonged exposure to UV radiation
- Family history of melanoma
- Multiple or atypical moles
- Severe sunburns as a child
- Occupational exposure to coal tar, pitch, creosote,
arsenic or radium
Your risk of sunburns may be increased if you:
- Have a suppressed immune system
- Take medications that increase sun sensitivity (Consult
your doctor or pharmacist)
Printable PDF's with specific skin cancer information:
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