NHS chiefs shine light on dangers of sun exposure
HEALTH chiefs have warned Lothians residents not to be duped by cloudy weather in the fight against skin cancer.
NHS Lothian said that a lot of damage can still be done to skin, even if the sun isn't shining directly on it.
Cases of skin cancer have risen steadily in the area over the years, and part of the drive to stop this is to improve awareness of sun safety.
Sheena Dryden, clinical nurse specialist for skin cancers, said: "The main line of defence against the sun's rays is clothing, and the last line is sun cream."
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