Many of us will be thinking of a holiday this summer, whether you’re off for a lad’s holiday in Malia or a long vacation in sunny Arizona. Kent Now reporter, Paul Alli has these tips to stay protected from the sun.
“Five serious sunburns increase the risk of deadly skin cancer by 80%,” The Daily Telegraph reports.
A US study has found that sun overexposure during the teenage years significantly increases the risk of developing skin cancer in later life.
It found that women who had five or more blistering sunburns between the ages of 15 and 20, compared to those that had none, were 80% more likely to develop melanoma (the most aggressive form of skin cancer).
Other risk factors included red hair colour, high sunburn reaction as a child/adolescent and sun bed use – all of which were found to be associated with an increased risk of all three types of skin cancer.
This study has provided further evidence of the link between skin damage from sun exposure and the increased risk of all types of skin cancer.
KENT NOW tips for the summer holidays:
- Sunscreen! No one likes being burnt
- Hydration hydration hydration
- Research where you’re going and find out if any vaccines are needed
- Take bug repellant if necessary