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The rules about how to be safe in the sun are constantly changing thanks to new scientific discoveries and research into sun exposure, skin cancer risk factors and early detection.
Here’s what you need to know about the latest findings, according to prominent skin cancer experts in Australia, which is the country with the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. These are the key messages they agree you need to know.
Exposure to the sun’s UV radiation is the main cause of skin cancer – that’s an irrefutable fact. However, it’s also both the easiest and most natural source of vitamin D, an essential hormone your body needs to absorb calcium for bone and muscle health.
