Fwd: The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Prevent Skin Cancer

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From: HHS.gov <donotreply@subscriptions.hhs.gov>
Date: Tue, Jul 29, 2014 at 6:59 AM
Subject: The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Prevent Skin Cancer
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Skin cancer, the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States, is a major public health problem that requires immediate action, according to a new Call to Action released today by the U.S. Surgeon General.   Even though most skin cancers can be prevented, rates of skin cancer, including melanoma, are increasing in the United States. Nearly 5 million people in the U.S. are treated for skin cancer every year, at an average annual cost of $8.1 billion. It is also one of the most common types of cancer among U.S. teens and young adults.   A key message in today's report is that although people with lighter skin are at higher risk, anyone can get skin cancer—and it can be disfiguring, even deadly. Over the last three decades, the number of Americans who have had skin cancer is estimated to be higher than the number for all other cancers combined.   Read more about today's announcement.   You are subscribed to HHS Homepage Updates for U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services. Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Like HHS on Facebook . Follow HHS on Twitter @HHSgov  and sign up for HHS Email Updates. Preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact HHS   This email was sent to iammejtm@gmail.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services · 200 Independence Avenue SW · Washington DC 20201 · 1-877-696-6775

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Jeremy Tobias Matthews