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Dr Christian Aldridge carried out an in-depth skin examination on individuals using UV photo technology to pick up on areas of sun damage not visible to the naked eye. Worryingly, results taken from a van driver from South Wales detected pre-cancerous cells on his right forearm - the arms most typically exposed to the sun - which was consequently treated. The research also highlighted the protective benefits of sunscreen when driving. Amanda Stretton, a former racing driver and Motoring Editor at Confused.com who regularly uses cosmetics containing SPF had little to no sun damage in comparison when tested. Melanoma UK facts: • In 2015, around 2,400 deaths due to melanoma • Over 14,500 new cases were diagnosed last year • Around 6 in 10 of all people who die of the disease are under 75 years old. • In the UK, death rates from melanoma in people aged 75 and over have more than quadrupled in the last 40 years • Melanoma is now the 5th most common cancer in the UK. When the parliamentary task force on melanoma met for the first time in 2010, it was envisaged that we would reach this point by 2020 - here we are, four years ahead of time. • More than 6 in 10 non-melanoma skin cancer deaths are in men. • One bad burn in early years can lead to melanoma in later life. References [1]One Poll carried out research of 2000 UK motorists with driving licenses between 07.07.16 and 11.07.16 on behalf of Confused.com [2]The relatively long-wavelength UVA accounts for approximately 95 per cent of the UV radiation reaching the Earth's surface. It can penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin and is responsible for the immediate tanning effect. Furthermore, it also contributes to skin ageing and wrinkling. For a long time it was thought that UVA could not cause any lasting damage. Recent studies strongly suggest that it may also enhance the development of skin cancers. Source http://www.who.int/uv/faq/whatisuv/en/index2.html [3] http://www.skincancer.org/prevention/are-you-at-risk/sun-hazards-in-your-car [4]Moehrle M, Soballa M, Korn M. UV exposure in cars. Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed 2003;19:175-181.
Article 12 – Driving & Sunburn
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