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  • 1 American dies of melanoma almost every hour (every 68 minutes)
  • 5 or more sunburns double your risk of developing skin cancer
  • 1 in 5 Americans will develop some form of skin cancer during their lifetime
  • Most sun damage occurs in the first 18 years of life when skin exposure to harmful ultraviolet light is greatest and when preventive measures are least employed due mostly to inadequate public awareness
  • In the U.S. there are more new case of melanoma each year than there are of AIDS
  • In the U.S. your chance of getting melanoma in 1940 was 1 in 1500. By 2010, scientists predict it will be 1 in 50
  • An estimated 10,590 people will die of skin cancer this year. . .a 10% increase from last year
  • Melanoma - the deadliest and fastest growing cancer is increasing at the epidemic rate of nearly 4% per year
  • The hours between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. are the most hazardous for UV exposure
  • UV rays reach you even on cloudy and hazy days. UV rays will also reflect off any surface like water, cement, sand, and snow.
  • Apply lotion at least 20 minutes before you go out and re-apply every two hours for maximum effectiveness
  • Wear protective clothing and accessories, such as long-sleeve shirts and pants, wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses
  • Follow the “Shadow Rule” – if your shadow is shorter than you are, the sun’s damaging rays are at their strongest and you are likely to sunburn
  • Check out your local UV rating daily by clicking here