What is Your Skin Cancer Risk?
Click yes or no and check your
score below.... |
| 1 - Do you apply sunscreen (internal link) 15-30 min. before going outside? |
1.
yes no |
| 2 - Do you make sure to let your sunscreen soak in – instead of rubbing it in? |
2.
yes no |
| 3 - Do you use tanning beds (internal link)?
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3.
yes no |
| 4 - Do you wear a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher,
containing both UVA and UVB protection? |
4.
yes no |
| 5 - Have you had 2 or more blistering sunburns before turning 18? |
5.
yes no |
| 6 - Do you try to avoid the sun and seek shade during peak
hours, 11 am – 4 pm? |
6.
yes no |
| 7 - Do you try to cover up when in the sun by wearing long sleeves, pants, hats, etc? |
7.
yes no |
8 - Do you wear sunglasses to protect your eyes when you are in the sun? |
9.
yes no |
| 9 – Do you work outdoors for a living? |
10.
yes no |
Scoring
You are at a higher risk for getting skin cancer if you answered:
1) Yes to numbers: 3, 5,
9, or
2) No to numbers: 1, 2,
4, 6, 7, or 8
Click here to learn more about how to protect your skin! |
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