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New study shows rates of melanoma on the rise in Canada
There's growing awareness about the dangers of prolonged sun exposure, and sunburns, especially for young people. But a recent study published in the BMJ Public Health is highlighting a troubling upward trend in deadly skin cancer cases in Canada. Dermatologists in Canada say the warnings people are getting are not translating into widespread or effective sunscreen use. Dr. Julia Carroll, a board certified dermatologist and national chair of the Mole Mobile for Melanoma Canada, talks about the research and why people need to take the sun seriously.
