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Action Steps for Sun Safety

While some exposure to sunlight can be enjoyable, too much can be dangerous. Follow these tips to enjoy the sun safely.

Review Date: January 31, 2012

Anyone Can Get Skin Cancer

Although dark skin does not burn in the sun as easily as fair skin, everyone is at risk for skin cancer. Learn how to protect yourself.

Review Date: June 17, 2011

NIH National Cancer Institute

Beach Safety Tips

The beach can be a dangerous place, but these beach safety tips can help you minimize risks.

Review Date: February 20, 2012

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Protecting Children from the Sun

Just a few serious sunburns can increase your child's risk of skin cancer later in life. Kids don't have to be at the pool, beach, or on vacation to get too much sun. Their skin needs protection from the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays whenever they're outdoors.

Review Date: January 31, 2012

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - CDC
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Skin Care and Aging

Your skin changes with age. Learn what you can do to protect your skin and to make it feel and look better.

Review Date: November 16, 2012

NIH National Institute on Aging Information Center

Staying Healthy (multimedia)

Find multimedia presentations on a variety of topics, including physical activity, protecting your heart by lowering your cholesterol and triglyceride levels, hand washing, and more. Information is available in English,Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Hmong and Vietnamese.

Review Date: January 23, 2013

Healthy Roads Media