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Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is serious.

Queensland has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world.

The majority of skin cancers can be prevented by

• limiting the time you spend outdoors in the sun
• seeking shade when outdoors
• wearing sun protective clothing
• wearing a sun protective hat
• wearing sunglasses
• wearing sunscreen.

Queensland has taken a coordinated approach to preventing skin cancer by implementing strategies of the Queensland Skin Cancer Prevention Strategic Plan 2001-2005.

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