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Vacations can be a risk factor for melanoma
The exposure to the sun rise by 5 percent the presence of moles, which are the most dangerous factor of cancer in children under seven years, said a study released by the journal Cancer, Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention.

“Parents of young children should be cautious when carrying children on holiday in very sunny places along the sea and where people are all day sun exposure,” said Lori Crane, Department of Community Health School of Public Health of Colorado.

Or tumor growth Moles (nevi) are the first sign of melanoma, the form most lethal skin cancer. In the U.S. alone is estimated that each year the evil afflicting more than 62,000 people and more than 8,000 die from the disease.

According to Crane, parents mistakenly believe that sunscreens are not perfect.

He explained that these products offer some protection but is also likely that children remain in the sun beyond the prudent time which increases the danger, he said.

“We recommend that to reduce the risk activities for boys in the shade between 10 am and 4 pm. And if they must be outdoors, using long-sleeved shirt.

In their study to 681 children born in 1998, scientists found that in the years before the examination to be undertaken to meet 7 years, moles of less than 22 mm increased 5 percent.

“The holidays can be a risk factor for melanoma,” said Crane