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In November 2019 researchers from Denmark published their assessment of the financial savings to society as a result of the Danish Sun Safety Campaign which targeted overexposure to ultraviolet radiation, … Read more

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A skin cancer prevention campaign, targeting overexposure to ultraviolet radiation, ie sunbed use and sunburn, saves the health service twice as much as the campaign costs

Sunscreens prevent sunburn but at the same time allow statistically significant increases in vitamin D levels, with the increase in vitamin D being higher with the use of high UVA protection sunscreens than low UVA protection sunscreens

Whilst acknowledging the environmental impact of sunscreens, dermatologists have a duty to continue emphasizing the public health impact of excessive sun exposure and give advice about appropriate protection from the sun, including applying appropriate sunscreens