The reduction in mortality in this study was comparable to quitting smoking.
Increased Physical Activity Produces a Reduction in Mortality
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Daily Archives: March 8, 2009
Six Factors Predictive of Melanoma Risk
Newswise Medical News | New Research Finds Six Factors Predictive of Melanoma Risk
The six factors are:
- History of blistering sunburns as a teenager
- Red or blonde hair
- Marked freckling of the upper back – a sign of excessive sun exposure and that a person is susceptible to it
- Family history of melanoma
- History of Actinic Keratoses (AKs) – considered the earliest stage in the development of skin cancer
- Outdoor summer jobs for three or more years as a teenager
