Did you know that most of the more than 2 million cases of non-melanoma skin cancer diagnosed yearly in the United States are considered to be sun-related*? Prolonged sun exposure can also cause a host of other skin and eye problems, lead to heat stroke, and trigger immune system suppression including adverse side effects to many common medications.

With the arrival of warmer weather and an increase in outdoor activities, it’s especially important now to review ways to be safe in the sun. You can protect yourself from sun-related ailments by being educated and taking simple precautions. The following articles and resources can help you learn more about sun safety.

*According to the American Cancer Society