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Australia: Brimming with good sense

nitajo sumitted ago via http://www.theage.com.au (Views: 64, Clicks: 5)  View Story

Carolyn Boyd -- Being sun smart starts with a hat that can adequately protect you from the damaging effects of UV rays.

1 comments | Tags: carolyn boyd australia hats skin cancers baseball hats | Topic: Other BAD >_<

#1 by PiGuy posted ago +3 apples bad good
Research by the Cancer Council NSW reveals one in two primary school children throughout the state wear baseball caps to school, despite the fact they do not provide adequate sun protection, leaving kids' ears, cheeks and the back of their necks uncovered and exposed to cancerous UV rays.

http://www.cancercouncil.com.au/
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