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Sun, skin and health /

Skin cancer is Australia's '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...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Slevin, Terry (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Collingwood, Vic. : CSIRO Publishing, 2014.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. What is skin cancer and how does it form?
  • 2. Ultraviolet radiation : nuts and bolts of the big skin cancer factor
  • 3. Tanning and solaria
  • 4. UV protection by clothing, hats and umbrellas
  • 5. 'Slop on some sunscreen' : the mysteries and truth about sunscreen
  • 6. 'Seek shade' : have it made in the shade
  • 7. The sun and eyes : sunlight-induced eye disease and its prevention
  • 8. Vitamin D, health and the sun : finding the right balance
  • 9. Early detection saves lives : what should we look for?
  • 10. Melanoma treatment
  • 11. Treatment of non-melanoma skin cancers
  • 12. What about after skin cancer treatment?
  • 13. What are we doing about sun protection : are we making progress?