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Slip, slop, slap and wrap

New Zealand has a high rate of skin cancer, especially melanoma. Most of these cancers are preventable. Sunburn now could lead to skin cancer later in life.

Check out this site for the best ways to be SunSmart, run SunSmart events and be SunSmart in your community.

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