Sun exposure in the first 15 years of life, when children are at school, greatly increases the risk of skin cancer later in life. But most skin cancer can be prevented, and schools have a vital role in ensuring children are protected from UV radiation.
Cancer Council offers resources and support to schools throughout the Northern Territory to help reduce the risk of skin cancer.
Some facts:
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One in two Australians will be diagnosed with a form of skin cancer in their lifetime
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Melanoma is the most common cancer in people aged 15-39 years
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Sun exposure during childhood and adolescence is a risk factor for developing skin cancer later in life
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