Vitamin D, health and the sun: finding the right balance

Rachel E Neale , Robyn Lucas

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    Abstract

    Skin cancer is Australias national cancer. At least two in three Australians are diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of 70 and over 1000 Australians are treated for skin cancer every day. The good news is that skin cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer. This book brings together leading experts in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer, providing practical information about the sun and health. The book begins with an explanation of what skin cancer is and how it forms, then discusses ultraviolet radiation and how to protect yourself, the effects of tanning, myths and truths about sunscreen, getting enough Vitamin D, the impact of the sun on your eyes, early detection and treatment of skin cancer, and life after skin cancer. It is a must-read for anyone living under the Australian and New Zealand sun.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationSun, Skin and Health
    EditorsTerry Slevin
    Place of PublicationCanberra
    PublisherCSIRO Publishing
    Pages137-154pp
    Volume1
    ISBN (Print)9781486301157
    Publication statusPublished - 2014

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