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Adolescents' sun behaviour
A study of Scottish adolescents' sun behaviour found that girls were more likely than boys to display risky sun-related behaviour, even though they were more aware of the skin cancer risks associated with sun exposure
Sex differences in sun protection
With summer fast approaching, this study has highlighted that men are less likely to adhere to sun protection measures, despite being at a higher risk of developing skin cancer than women
UV radiation in the self-treatment of skin conditions
Some people use UV radiation to self-treat skin conditions in addition to recreational use for tanning
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