Skin cancer fact sheet available

The Boston-based National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, Inc. (NRSSF) has published a new fact sheet, Skin Cancer, which provides current information on:

· statistics;

· risk factors;

· suggestions for prevention;

· uses of sunscreen;

· resources.

The fact sheet has been written with the assistance of the American Cancer society, and is designed for parents, health professionals, program administrators and coaches to serve as a guideline on current recommendations.

The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 1 million Americans will develop skin cancer annually, making it the most common type of cancer in the United States.

Copies of the fact sheet are available from the Foundation for $2 each. Write: NYSSF, Dept. SK, 333 Longwood Avenue, Suite 202, Boston, MA 02115-5711. n