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Sunscreen Saves Lives, But Misinfo Spreads | Montreal News
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Melanoma cases in Alberta are skyrocketing—nearly doubling in a decade—with experts predicting close to 1,200 new diagnoses this year and over 100 deaths. The culprit? UV radiation, whether from sun or tanning beds. Simple prevention: broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen reapplied every two hours. But here’s the problem—many skip it, with a third admitting to sunburns last year. Worse, social media is flooded with misleading content claiming sunscreen is toxic or carcinogenic, and those videos are going viral. Dermatologists confirm: no evidence sunscreen causes cancer—it actually lowers skin cancer risk. Stay protected: check the UV index, wear hats, sunglasses, and protective clothing. When misinformation spreads fast, staying informed saves lives.
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