Scots risking skin cancer by ignoring protection advice

Published Date: 03 July 2009 SUN-WORSHIPPING Scots are risking skin cancer by using moisturiser, baby oil and even chip fat instead of protective cream, researchers said today. A survey said that unhealthy sunbathing habits are to blame for Scots having the highest risk of skin cancer in the UK. One in five polled admitted to "binge" tanning, and a quarter said they used lotions with lower than recommended protection of SPF 15 or higher. Four out of 10 Scots also admitted experimenting with their own sun... [read full story]                    

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