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Rays Awareness: Apps to Promote Sun Safety

Rays Awareness: Apps to Promote Sun Safety. November 8, 2011. Robert Burchard and Julie Kunrath , EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation Julie Kocher, EPA’s Office of Environmental Information Paul Stokols , National Weather Service. Public Health Impact.

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Rays Awareness: Apps to Promote Sun Safety

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  1. Rays Awareness:Apps to Promote Sun Safety November 8, 2011 Robert Burchard and Julie Kunrath, EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation Julie Kocher, EPA’s Office of Environmental Information Paul Stokols, National Weather Service

  2. Public Health Impact Skin cancer is the most common U.S. cancer more common than breast, prostate, colon & lung cancer combined Treatment costs for non-melanoma skin cancer were $1.5 billion in 2004 Melanoma deaths account for $3.5 billion in lost productivity each year Lifetime risk of developing melanoma is increasing 1960: 1 in 800 chance 1986: 1 in 150 chance 2009: 1 in 50 chance Melanoma is 6th most common fatal cancer Accounts for 4% of all cancer deaths Most common cancer among 20-30 year olds

  3. Proven Effective In All 50 States Free Resources SunWise students show an 11% decrease in sunburns. Every $1 invested in SunWisesaves $2-$4 in medical care and productivity. SunWise Program Goal Prevent skin cancer by building sun safety habits in kids and their caregivers

  4. Largest national environmental and health education program UV Index SunWisewith SHADE Foundation Poster Contest Don’t Fry Day

  5. Gadget UV Index Tools Email Alerts Website Widget Windows Gadget EPA does not endorse products or services provided by private entities.

  6. UV Index App QR Code EPA does not endorse products or services provided by private entities.

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