It is estimated that more than two million cases of basal cell or squamous skin cancer (nonmelanoma) and 68,720 cases of malignant melanoma (the most serious form of skin cancer) were diagnosed in 2009 in the U.S.
Addiction and Tanning
Melanoma Research Foundation
Does your child like to tan? Learn how to debunk some common myths about tanning here.
Be Safe in the Sun
American Cancer Society
A good overview of what too much sun exposure can do to your skin. You'll also find tips to help you protect yourself and your family from getting too much sun.
Limit the Sun, Not the Fun Summertime Programming
SHADE Foundation of America
Looking for a fun activity to keep you and your child busy during the peak sun hours? Visit this site to learn about activities you can participate in to beat the midday sun.
Resources for Parents
California Skin Cancer Prevention Program
Letters, fliers, facts and a video explaining the importance of being smart in the sun.
Sun Safety
American Academy of Dermatology
Want to get a good overview of what too much sun exposure can do to your skin? Here you’ll find tips to help you protect yourself and your family from getting too much sun.
Sun Safety Information for Parents
The Skin Cancer Foundation
Have a question about being smart in the sun? The information here will help keep you and your family sun-smart this summer.
Sun Safety IQ Quiz
American Cancer Society
Test your knowledge to see how much you know about being safe in the sun.
Sunscreen
The Skin Cancer Foundation
Want to know more about sunscreen? Get the information you need here.
SunWise Community Resources
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Do you want to make your community more sun savvy? Learn how here.
The UV Index
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
A forecast of the day’s peak UV intensity.
