Be aware of Sun risk factors
By sranuradha
@sranuradha (161)
India
April 28, 2007 3:01am CST
Everyone, light or dark-skinned, can be adversely affected by ultraviolet rays. However, there are certain pre-indictors that may make you more susceptible. You may be at particular risk if you
have light hair or eye color
work outdoors
participate in outdoor sports or gardening on a regular basis
have several moles or those with irregular shape or color
have a family member who has had skin cancer
have had a serious sunburn before the age of 18
1 response
@glra2222 (492)
• Australia
28 Apr 07
I am asian and have never been burnt and have been told that I have a 10% less chance of developing skin cancer. I still put on sunscreen whenever i am going to play sports in the summer or go outside during the middle of the day. I just cannot take the risk. Being in Australia, where the ozone hole cuts just where we live - I am very surprised in the lack of people using sunscreen - many of my caucasion - white skinned friends don't use sunscreen - they ask me if I have sensitive skin because I always put on sunscreen when I am going to play sports. I take my precautions because it is not about being burnt - it is the buildup factor of radiation in your skin which gives you a chance of developing skin cancer.
