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What is the most common cancer in the USA?

Skin

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What percentages of americans are dehydrated?

3/4

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Why are you more likely to get food poisoning during the summer?

Warmer temperatures lead to bacteria thrive

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What does SPF stand for?

Sun Protection Factor

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How much does the treatment of skin cancer cost the USA each year?

8.1 billion dollars

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WHat does it mean if you are feeling thirsty?

You are already dehydrated.

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What are the two types of rays we get from the sun?

UVA and UVB are the two different forms of sunlight in the atmosphere.

UVA rays penetrate deep into people’s skin, damaging the connective tissues and blood vessels. Excess UVA exposure may lead to a loss of elasticity, wrinkles, and premature aging of people’s skin.

In contrast, UVB rays do not reach a deep layer of skin. However, they cause the redness and immediate skin damage that people associate with sunburn.

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How often should you reapply sunscreen?

Every 2 hours

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How many Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70?

1:5

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WHat are some signs of heat stroke?

  • Body temperature of 104°F 
  • Altered mental state such as confusion, agitation, irritability, disorientation, delirium
  • Altered behavior such as slurred speech, staggering
  • Seizures, coma
  • Alteration in sweat leading to dry skin
  • Headache
  • Dizziness or lightheadedness
  • Nausea and/or vomiting
  • Flushed or reddened skin
  • Rapid or fast breathing and heart beat
  • Muscle weakness or cramps
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What type of drink do not count to help you stay hydrated?

Anything with alcohol or caffine

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How long should you wait before going outside after applying sunscreen?

15 mins

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Having 5 or more sunburns does what to your chances of getting melanoma?

Doubles it

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Between 2010-2019 how many people died from heat in CA?

599

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How many emergency room visits are associated with bug bites a year?

500,000

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T/F Individuals with darker complexions do not need to wear sun screen because they will not be impacted by skin cancer.

Skin cancer affects people of all colors. Even if you have a darker skin tone, always tan or rarely burn, you can still develop the disease. What’s more, for people of color, skin cancer is often diagnosed later, when it is harder to treat. This includes people of African, Asian, Latino, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern 

The Skin Cancer Foundation

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Using sunscreen daily reduces your risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma by what percent?

40

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How can you help someone with heat stroke?

Call 911, move them to a cooler area.

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What vitamin do you get from sun exposure?

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient needed to support properly bodily functioning—everything from immunity to mood to defending cells against cancer! Though most of the nutrients our body needs are available via the food we eat, vitamin D is actually primarily obtained via sun exposure.

500

HOw much of skin aging is caused by the sun?

90%