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Sun, Skin and Health [OP] by Terry Slevin is a book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Sun, Skin and Health [OP] about?

1 online resource Skin cancer is Australia's 'national cancer'. At least two in three Australians are diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of 70 and over 1000 Australians are treated for skin cancer every day. The good news is that skin cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer. This book brings together leading experts in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer, providing practical information about the sun and health. The book begins with an explanation of what skin cancer is and how it forms, then discusses ultraviolet radiation and how to protect yourself, the effects of tanning, myths and truths about sunscreen, getting enough Vitamin D, the impact of the sun on your eyes, early detection and treatment of skin cancer, and life after skin cancer. It is a must-read for anyone living under the Australian and New Zealand sun Includes bibliographical references and index 1. What is skin cancer and how does it form? -- 2. Ultraviolet radiation : nuts and bolts of the big skin cancer factor -- 3. Tanning and solaria -- 4. UV protection by clothing, hats and umbrellas -- 5. 'Slop on some sunscreen' : the mysteries and truth about sunscreen -- 6. 'Seek shade

Author

Terry Slevin

Publisher

Collingwood, Vic.: CSIRO Publishing

Published

2014

Language

EN

ISBN

9781486301157

Subjects

Medical, Health & Fitness, Lifestyle