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  • People shouldn't be dying from a cancer that is visibly growing on their skin- education is imperative!

  • We get approximately 80% of our lifetime sun exposure before we are 18 years old.

  • Having one blistering sunburn under the age of 20 doubles your lifetime risk of melanoma.

  • Three or more blistering sunburns increase your risk of melanoma five times.

  • Your chances of developing a sunburn are greatest between 10am and 4pm, when the sun's rays are strongest.

  • The shadow rule: The sun's rays are less intense at times when your shadow is longer than you are.

**Disclaimer: The National Melanoma Awareness Project is devoted to educational purposes only and is not intended to replace or substitute professional medical care. Information provided by the Project should not be used for diagnosing or treating a skin problem or disease. If you have or suspect you have a skin problem please consult with a dermatologist, or other qualified professional healthcare provider.
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