How many melanomas might be prevented if more people applied sunscreen regularly?
@article{Olsen2018HowMM, title={How many melanomas might be prevented if more people applied sunscreen regularly?}, author={C. Olsen and L. F. Wilson and A. Green and N. Biswas and J. Loyalka and D. Whiteman}, journal={British Journal of Dermatology}, year={2018}, volume={178} }
Ultraviolet radiation causes cutaneous melanoma. Sunscreen prevents sunburn and protects skin cells against mutations. High‐quality epidemiological studies suggest regular sunscreen use prevents melanoma.
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