A crusade advocating against skin cancer urges public to abstain from the act of grilling sausages
Dodging Sunburns and Skin Cancer: The French Leagues Warning
Step out under the blaze of the sun or huddle beneath the clouds, remember - we ain't no sausages! That's the message from the French League Against Cancer, who've launched a prevention campaign on June 16. This summer, they're urging folks not to crisp their skin in the sun, as eight out of ten skin cancers are triggered by ultraviolet (UV) rays.
These sunburns cause a staggering 80,000 skin cancers and 2,000 deaths each year, the League warns with a grim emphasis. Why should we fret? Because skin cancers constitute approximately 40% of cancers that could be prevented through behavior changes, they explain.
Feeling a kick, the League's campaign aims to make waves employing a surprising slogan that'll premiere as an animated film, airing in pharmacies from June 16-30.
Every year, France detects between 141,200 and 243,500 skin cancers, of which a whopping 112,960 to 194,800 originate from excessive UV exposure, according to Public Health France. The number of melanomas, the deadliest kind of skin cancers, has quadrupled since 1990. As you might guess, an aging population and a rise in risky practices, including more frequent sun exposure and the ever-popular trend of tanning beds, have fueled this increase[2].
Shortchanging your vacation by hiding from the sun between noon and 4 PM in metropolitan France or between 10 AM and 2 PM in overseas territories is a smart call, says the League. Additionally, rock those sunglasses with a CE3 or CE4 standard, a wide-brimmed hat, and splash on sunscreen with a high protection factor, before sinking into the sand or surf, and every two hours thereafter - even on cloudy days!
If you spend most of your time outdoors or enjoy spending time in the mountains, these precautions are more crucial than ever[2]. It's all about shielding that skin - after all, prevention is better than cure!
- The French League Against Cancer, in their prevention campaign, urges people to be mindful of medical-conditions like skin cancer, as eight out of ten skin cancers are caused by UV rays, a key factor in French science related to health-and-wellness and skin-care.
- The carcinogenic effects of excessive UV exposure have led to an alarming increase in skin cancers, with melanomas, the deadliest kind, quadrupling since 1990, highlighting the importance of following recommendations for sun protection in light of this French research.
- To mitigate the risk of skin cancer, the French League Against Cancer advises individuals to follow specific measures for protection, such as avoiding sun exposure between certain hours, wearing sunglasses, hats, and sunscreens with high protection factors, and reapplying sunscreen every two hours, even on cloudy days, demonstrating a proactive approach to skin-care and the prevention of cancer.
