Rays Awareness: Apps to Promote Sun Safety November 8, 2011 Robert Burchard and Julie Kunrath, EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation Julie Kocher, EPA’s Office of Environmental Information Paul Stokols, National Weather Service

Skin cancer is the most common U.S. cancer –more common than breast, prostate, colon & lung cancer combined Treatment costs for non-melanoma skin cancer were $1.5 billion in 2004 Melanoma deaths account for $3.5 billion in lost productivity each year Lifetime risk of developing melanoma is increasing –1960: 1 in 800 chance –1986: 1 in 150 chance –2009: 1 in 50 chance Melanoma is 6 th most common fatal cancer –Accounts for 4% of all cancer deaths –Most common cancer among year olds Public Health Impact

Prevent skin cancer by building sun safety habits in kids and their caregivers In All 50 StatesProven Effective SunWise students show an 11% decrease in sunburns. Free Resources Every $1 invested in SunWise saves $2-$4 in medical care and productivity. SunWise Program Goal

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