Why do we have to wear sunscreen? - Kevin P. Boyd
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You already know that a trip to the beach can give you a nasty sunburn, but the nitty gritty of sun safety is actually much more complex. Wrinkle-causing UVA rays and burn-inducing UVB's can pose a serious risk to your health (and good looks). So what can you do? Kevin P. Boyd makes the case to slap on some physical or chemical SPF daily.
Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. Why might this population be particularly susceptible?
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- Director Andrew Foerster
- Educator Kevin P. Boyd
- Narrator Gonzalo Garcia
