Being SunSmart

Being SunSmart in New Zealand is crucial. The unique environment makes the population particularly vulnerable to damaging ultraviolet rays. There are the clear skies and the closeness to the sun. Add to these the outdoor lifestyle of Kiwis, and some very fair skins, and you have facts like these:

• Skin cancer is the most common cancer in this country.
• New Zealand has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. 
• There are nearly 50,000 new skin cancers a year, including 1800 new cases of melanoma. 
• There are over 300 deaths from skin cancer annually.

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