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Scots most at risk of skin cancer

02-Jul-2009
 
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Research by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society ( RPS ) has revealed that Scots have an unhealthy approach to sunbathing. The findings follow figures from Cancer Research UK, which suggested Scots have the highest risk of contracting skin cancer in the UK. The study by the RPS, found that many of us used baby lotion and even chip fat to get a tan. The society said its always best to use use a high factor sun protection cream.... [read full story]                    

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