One American dies from skin cancer every hour. Take action now to strengthen sunscreen standards and reduce this risk for you and your family.
www.citizensforsunprotection.org
"The FDA has developed more accurate and demanding standards, but has failed to impose them - leaving consumers to rely on SPF ratings that measure only UVB radiation, not UVA rays that can also cause cancer. The FDA's procrastinating on updated, upgraded warnings is unconscionable and unacceptable."
St. Petersburg Times, June 20, 2006
Skin cancer rates are rising because sunscreens leave us exposed to dangerous, cancer-causing rays. Currently the FDA requires protection from UVB radiation, the rays that cause sunburn, but don't require protection from UVA radiation; the harmful rays that cause skin cancer and pre-mature aging. According to the American Cancer Society, more than one million new cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed in the United States this year with nearly 10,000 resulting in death.
The FDA is considering strengthening the sunscreen standards to make them more comprehensive but they need to hear from you. You can make a difference right now by signing the petition for better sun protection! Go to:
www.citizensforsunprotection.org
Thank You!
Citizens for Sun Protection
Please help spread the word. Forward this appeal widely among your friends, family and co-workers and ask them to do the same.
Thanks for your help!
God Bless You All,
Love, Marilyn
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