AAD, MLB And MLB Players Association Play Sun Smart To Strike Out Skin Cancer
Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) are teaming up with the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) this summer through the Play Sun SmartTM program to educate players and fans about skin cancer. The many hours spent in the midday sun playing baseball or cheering for their favorite team puts both players and fans at risk for skin cancer, a potentially life-threatening condition that affects 1 in 5 Americans.
Medical News Today – Jun 21, 2008 07:00 AM [GMT]
found in Health: Cancer
Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) are teaming up with the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) this summer through the Play Sun SmartTM program to educate players and fans about skin cancer. The many hours spent in the midday sun playing baseball or cheering for their favorite team puts both players and fans at risk for skin cancer, a potentially life-threatening condition that affects 1 in 5 Americans.
Medical News Today – Jun 21, 2008 07:00 AM [GMT]
found in Health: Cancer
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Hopefully, the pro-athletes can help bring healthy habits to young kids, the age where much damage from the sun occurs. comment by pharmacistmike - Jun 22, 2008 09:46 AM [GMT] [ reply ] |
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