The Australian Women's Weekly

SUNSCREEN NOT JUST FOR SUMMER

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WE NOW KNOW THAT THE DNA DAMAGE THAT LEADS TO SKIN CANCER AND MELANOMA ADDS UP WITH LOTS OF SMALL DOSES OF SUNLIGHT – SUCH AS HANGING WASHING OR WALKING TO THE BUS. THAT’S WHY CANCER COUNCIL NOW RECOMMENDS APPLYING SUNSCREEN EVERY DAY WHEN THE MAXIMUM UV IS 3 OR HIGHER. CANCER COUNCIL HAS A FREE, CONFIDENTI­AL SUPPORT LINE FOR ANYONE AFFECTED BY A CANCER DIAGNOSIS. TELEPHONE 13 11 20, 8.30AM-3.30PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY.

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