According to the American Cancer Society, the most important ways to lower the risk of nonmelanoma skin cancer are to avoid being outdoors in intense sunlight too long and to practice sun safety when you are outdoors. You can maintain your level of physical activity and practice sun safety at the same time even on cloudy or cool days.
Practicing sun safety includes:
- Protecting your skin with clothing
- Seeking shade
- Using sunscreen *
- Wearing sunglasses
- Avoiding other sources of UV light
- Protecting children from the sun
- Mineral supplements
- Avoiding harmful chemicals
- Vitamin D
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[* Editor's Note: Sunscreen is important, but take care when buying it. Recent research on some of the chemicals in common sunscreen suggest the need for more consumer education and caution.]
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