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Time Spent Driving May Increase Skin Cancer Risk
New research presented to the Researchers attribute this risk to two factors. First, side window glass filters out only UVB radiation, letting UVA radiation through. UVA is the type of ultraviolet radiation thought to contribute more to non-melanoma skin cancers. Typically automobile's side and rear windows are made from non-laminated glass that is designed to block UVB rays but not UVA rays. Also, when drivers keep the windows down, they expose their left arms and sides of their faces to harmful UVA and UVB rays. Researchers note that studies have shown that tinting automobile glass or using UV filters on windows helps reduce the amount of UVA that penetrates the glass. A broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher and sun protective clothing can also be used to further minimize the risk of UV exposure in the car.
February 8, 2007 Senator Maloney of If passed, HR945 will require that the Secretary of Health and Human Services submit a report to Congress of the FDAs findings. In addition, they will be required to report on the measures they are implementing to reduce the risks associated with indoor tanning devices. Source: (2007). Thomas: Bills, resolutions. Retrieved February 22, 2007, from Library of Congress Web site: http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/thomas
AB 78 would require the NV State Board of Education to adopt sun safety curricula in grades K-12 throughout the entire state. The bill notes that the rate of incidence of skin cancer in The proposed bill would require several things to be included in the curricula, such as: skin cancer facts, the harmful effects of UV radiation, and behaviors to reduce skin cancer risk. The bill has been referred to the Committee on Education. Source: http://leg.state.nv.us/74th/reports/history.cfm?ID=191
