Make skin health a priority in 2016

New York, NY – The beginning of a new year means starting fresh, particularly when it comes to health habits. In 2016, The Skin Cancer Foundation urges everyone to make skin health a top priority. Here are four healthy skin guidelines to follow in the new year:

- Don't skimp on sun protection Proper sun protection is essential year-round since the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays are present every day. Skin cancer is mainly a behavioral disease and it is strongly linked to sun exposure – about 90 percent of nonmelanoma skin cancers and 86 percent of melanomas are caused by the sun's UV rays.

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