As the school summer holidays are almost here, before heading off on holiday, it is a good idea to think about sun protection to avoid the chances of getting painful sunburn, sunstroke or even skin cancer. Those staying put for the summer holidays will also need to choose appropriate sunscreen, whether heading to the park with the kids or spending the afternoon in the garden at home.
Skin Cancer and Sun Safety – About the Author
Author of Skin Cancer and Sun Safety Rachel Newcombe is an award-winning freelance writer, editor and researcher who specialises in covering health issues. Newcombe has written for a wide range of national magazines, newspapers and online publications, including BUPA, NetDoctor and Channel 4, she is also former editor of Health Today magazine.
Having a keen, long-term interest in skin cancer and sun safety, Newcombe is more than able to share key essentials on the dangers of sun exposure and how best to protect the skin. In addition, Newcombe has recently won an online journalism award in the Medical Journalism Awards for her work on the dangers of sunbeds. This topic has been a real political hot potato in the UK during the last year, making Skin Cancer and Sun Safety a relevant read.
Skin Cancer and Sun Safety – Brief Overview
This book is for anyone who is concerned about skin cancer and staying safe in the sunshine, with parents of children of all ages likely to find the book particularly useful. As the most dangerous skin cancer, malignant melanoma, is recognised to be the most common cancer in those aged between 15 and 34 years old, this age group will also find much benefit from heeding Newcombe's advice.
Key topics covered in Skin Cancer and Sun Safety, include the following;
- how skin damage occurs
- risk factors for skin cancer
- recognising skin changes
- types of skin cancer
- skin cancer diagnosis
- skin cancer treatments
- coping with diagnosis
- how much sunscreen to use
- practical sun safety tips
- help and advice for skin cancer patients
The chapter on practical sun safety tips is extremely helpful, offering the reader clear and concise information in simple, easy to follow bullet points on how to stay safe in the summertime. Prevention is always the best way, with Newcombe's advice providing valuable suggestions on minimising the risk of skin damage.
As highlighted above, Skin Cancer and Sun Safety is a very readable, practical, clear and concise guide to staying safe in the sunshine, including which sunscreen is best, skin cancer signs and how best to prevent getting sunburn. Anyone who is likely to be out in the sun for any length of time, particularly adolescents, will do well to heed Newcombe's sun protection and skin cancer prevention advice.
Newcombe, R. (2010) Skin Cancer and Sun Safety - The Essential Guide Peterborough: Need 2 Know
ISBN: 978-1-86144-082-2
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