...continuous hazard that can be affects almost everyone working outdoors. Today Australia is considering overexposure to UVR is a public health issue because many outdoors worker including construction workers are exposed to the extreme UVR most of the day from first day of building the project until the last day. Also, UVR is strongly associated with serious diseases that significantly damage some parts of the workers?...
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...Most parents remembered hearing about the importance of protecting their children from the sun, yet children are still playing in the sun without sunscreen or protective clothing. Many people these days are not taking skin cancer seriously after knowing its significance. Skin cancer has been a growing problem in the United States and millions of people have suffered from it every year. The three most common skin cancers are Melanoma, Basal cell, and Squamous cell, which can cause bumps, sores, growths, etc. Skin cancer is a deadly disease with many causes, but the advantage is that it can be prevented. Problem/Definition Skin cancer is a disease where cancer (malignant) cells are found on the outer layer of the skin (epidermis). The three types of cells found in the epidermis are squamous cells, basal cells, and melanocytes. These cells in time grow to be cancerous. Thus, the three types of skin cancers are squamous cell, basal cell, and melanoma. Melanoma is the most deadliest and destructive type of cancer. (“Skin Cancer” infotrac.com) The number of people with melanoma has risen in Scotland from 3.5 in 1979 to 10.6 per 100,000 in 1998 for men and 7.0 to 13.1 for women. (Miller 945) Squamous cell and Basal cell skin cancer can kill up to 2,200 people a year in the United States. (Sommerfield SIRS.com) Basal cell, being the most common type of skin cancer, is the cancer that about 75 percent of the people have. (“Skin Cancer “ infotrac.com) Melanoma...
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...encompasses much more than the characteristics seen by the naked eye. Our species walked new and unique paths to arrive at our present existence. Our journey resulted in the achievement of many innovative and unique physiognomies allowing us to survive and reproduce. What characteristics have our species evolved and which most greatly shaped our evolution by conferring additional advantages in survivorship? Although there are many remarkable characteristics that have evolved the most striking variance and adaptation amongst the human population is variation in skin color. The fascination lies in the fact that for centuries the human body has used continuing adaptation to protect humans in different ways such as disease and protection from the sun. Scientists have made considerable progress in explaining variation in human skin color, along with many other features of biological and genetic diversity. Diversities of skin color are a result of natural selection. Over periods of time, adaptation has allowed the favored types to survive by natural selection. In addition, the color of one’s skin goes well beyond the surface as a result of geographic distribution. With years of struggle against nature behind us, human bodies have acclimated to their surroundings and allow us to continue living in all corners of the world. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the adaptations and variations of skin color. To achieve this I will begin by explaining adaptations such as climate and disease...
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...Skin Cancer on the Rise in Young Women The article,”Skin Cancer on the Rise in Young Women,” gives us the information about a women named Sandy Hook and her younger brother on a hot beach day. The brother realizes that Sandy has a dark mole on the back of her arm. He tells her about it in a worried tone and quotes,”You should really get that checked at the dermatologist,” Days later, she went to her doctor and finds out that the mole was not dangerous but an another mole on her check was a sign of skin cancer. Months later, she decides to make an appointment to have surgery on her cheek, specialists made the operation successful, but by the end of the day she quote that she had “1.5-inch scar sloping down my right cheek.” Sandy’s friends were...
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...Need: There is an increased risk of overexposure to the sun in the pediatric population, which can significantly increase their chance of developing skin cancer in their lifetime. There is no existing prevention program within the school system identified. I. Overview of Selected Population A. School Age Children 1. Ages 5-12 2. Grades K-6th 3. Ethnicity-White, Hispanic, Korean , African American B. Location 1. Wilson Elementary School 2. Montgomery, Alabama II. Disease Specific Data A. Skin Cancer 1. Importance- 1 million cases reported a year in the U.S 2. Increased risk of melanoma-deadliest form of skin cancer 3. Cases of melanoma increased by 172.2% since 1975 4. 450 new cases of melanoma in 2013 5. Pediatric melanoma increased by 2% per year since 2011 B. Risk Factors 1. Ultraviolet radiation and solar radiation accumulation 2. Over-exposure to sunlight during childhood 3. Light-skin, light colored eyes 4. History of sunburns 5. Family history III. Setting A. Classrooms in public school, playground B. Audience- students, caregivers, teachers, parents IV. Suggested Interventions A. Education interventions-handouts, posters, B. Behavioral interventions-limit sun exposure, wear hats, sunblock C. Environmental interventions-shade structures, trees D. Policy development and implementation V. Literature Review- Excessive sun exposure and solar radiation accumulation...
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...people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. A study conducted by the Centre for Vision Research, University of Sydney, Australia, revealed that cataract risk is higher for patients taking these medications • Previous eye inflammation • Previous eye injury • Exposure to lead • Crystallins loss of function - A specific type of protein (crystallins) begins to lose function as the eye ages. As the protein loses function, small peptides, made of 10 to 15 amino acids, start forming and accelerate cataract formation in the eye, a study revealed. Prevention • Don’t smoke • Avoid overexposure to sunlight • Avoid excessive amounts of alcohol • Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables • Avoid Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation o Wear a hat while in the sun o Wear...
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...TeQuira Thomas - 986097 1. Type the sentences that answer the following questions: a. What sentence is the topic sentence of the paragraph? A trip to the ocean can be a relaxing escape from the everyday pressures of life. b. What sentence is unrelated to the topic and can be eliminated? You should always be careful to avoid overexposure to the sun at the beach. 2. List four things to look for when you’re proofreading. 1) spelling 2) grammar 3) punctuation 4) capitalization 3. Complete the following two steps: a. Define the term cliché. It is a stereotype or electrotype b. Write one sentence that contains a cliché. It is a cliché that when you have lemons, you have to make lemonade. 4. Name and explain two types of prewriting. 1) Brainstorming – making a list of ideas and thoughts about a selected topic before writing. 2) Freewriting - filling up a piece of paper with any idea that comes to mind without stopping to think or lifting the pen. 5. Choose one of the topics listed below and write a five-sentence paragraph using chronological order to arrange the details of the paragraph. To make a perfect grilled cheese sandwich you will need a pan, butter knife, butter, two slice of cheese, and two slice bread. First, butter both slices of bread. Next, lay two slices of cheese on one slice of bread, then the other slice. Heat a sauté pan over med heat. Finally, fry the sandwich until golden brown, cut in half...
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...reaching the Earth’s surface, largely due to stratospheric ozone layer depletion, it is important to take the necessary precautions to protect your eyes. Potential Effects of UV Radiation on Eyes UV radiation, whether from natural sunlight or artificial UV rays, can damage the eye, affecting surface tissues and internal structures, such as the cornea and lens. Long-term exposure to UV radiation can lead to cataracts, skin cancer around the eyelids, and other eye disorders. In the short term, excessive exposure to UV radiation from daily activities, including reflections off of snow, pavement, and other surfaces, can burn the front surface of the eye, similar to a sunburn on the skin. The cumulative effects of spending long hours in the sun without adequate eye protection can increase the likelihood of developing the following eye disorders: ® Cataract: A clouding of the eye’s lens that can blur vision. ® Snow Blindness (Photokeratitis): A temporary but painful burn to the cornea caused by a day at the beach without sunglasses; reflections off of snow, water, or concrete; or exposure to artificial light sources such as tanning beds. ® Pterygium: An abnormal, but usually non-cancerous, growth in the corner of the eye. It can grow over the cornea, partially blocking vision, and may require surgery to be removed. ® Skin Cancer around the Eyelids: Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer to affect the eyelids. In most cases, lesions occur on the lower lid, but...
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...duration they should be out in the sun in order to prevent them from getting burnt. This band is ideal for the following set of people- 1)parents with children between the age of 5-14 (family of 4 or 5) who go on holidays to other parts of the country or some other place in the world, 2)health conscious people who want to avoid the possibility of getting sun burnt when outdoors, 3)sports persons who spend a majority of their time outdoors training and practising their respective sports, teenagers who love to be outdoors all the time and 4)people prone to skin cancer. - Market size for each of these possible segments is that Mintel forecasts 18% growth for the total sun care market at current prices from 2008 to 2013, resulting in an estimated worth of £305 million. - Much depends on the weather and people’s desire to go on holiday in the UK or abroad. More than a third of adults intend to holiday more in the UK if the cost of travel rises and suncare brands must increase efforts to educate people on the need to use sunscreen in the UK. - Sun protection forms the largest sector in the suncare market, accounting for almost two thirds of value sales in 2011. The self-tan sector is in second place, accounting for 28% of sales, and aftersun accounts for 8% of sales. - There has been an increasing trend of trading up to higher SPF products in the sun protection sector, as consumers become more aware of sun safety thus seeking sunscreens that...
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...phenomena which industries release CFC (chlorofluorocarbons), rising up to the upper atmosphere exposing to high energy UV radiation from the Sun. Even though that CFC has low reactivity, flammability and toxicity, it remains inert in the troposphere as they disseminate among the stratosphere whereas the UV rays strikes the CFCs molecules and releases chlorine. The chemical reacts with ozone (O3/oxygen), a natural combination of O2 (oxygen) molecules and free oxygen atoms (O1) splitted by O2, by striking an ozone (O3) it leaves chlorine monoxide and an oxygen molecule, resulting in a loss of oxygen. This situation brings unfavorable results and consequences on living beings. It may cause human skin cancer and cataracts, affecting a plant’s formation, developmental process and nutrients absorbing; also implicating on their predators. Like plants, it is also a threat to the growth of marine and water ecosystems, and it affects the natural balance of gases, which, considered as biogeochemical cycles. The ozone layer can only be recovered by its own as we prevent releasing chlorine, such as replacing chlorofluorocarbon with chemicals with alike properties. This...
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...Introduction A. Do you know that skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States; two million people are diagnosed annually. B. Skin cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells caused by UV radiation from the sun and tanning beds. C. 1 in five people will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. D. The risk for skin cancer is much higher for Caucasians than for people of African or Hispanic descent. E. It is also the most treatable form of cancer, if found and treated early. F. I was diagnosed with squamous cell keratocanthoma type skin cancer at the age of 35, quite a shock. G. Today, I will share with you the facts about skin cancer. II. Body A. Basal cell skin cancer are abnormal, uncontrolled growths or lesions that arise in the skin’s basal cells, which line the deepest layer of the epidermis (the outermost layer of the skin).Basal cell skin cancer is the most common form of common form of cancer in the United States and accounts for more than 90% of diagnosed skin cancer. Most skin cancers are basal cell cancer. 1. You are more likely to get basal cell skin cancer if you have: a. Light-colored or freckled skin b. Blue, green, or grey eyes c. Blond or red hair d. Overexposure to x-rays or other forms of radiation e. Many moles f. Close relatives who have or had skin cancer g. Many severe sunburns e 0.arly in life 2. Symptoms are a sore that bleeds, a white or yellow area that resembles a scar or a...
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...Introduction A. Do you know that skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States; two million people are diagnosed annually. B. Skin cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells caused by UV radiation from the sun and tanning beds. C. 1 in five people will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. D. The risk for skin cancer is much higher for Caucasians than for people of African or Hispanic descent. E. It is also the most treatable form of cancer, if found and treated early. F. I was diagnosed with squamous cell keratocanthoma type skin cancer at the age of 35, quite a shock. G. Today, I will share with you the facts about skin cancer. II. Body A. Basal cell skin cancer are abnormal, uncontrolled growths or lesions that arise in the skin’s basal cells, which line the deepest layer of the epidermis (the outermost layer of the skin).Basal cell skin cancer is the most common form of common form of cancer in the United States and accounts for more than 90% of diagnosed skin cancer. Most skin cancers are basal cell cancer. 1. You are more likely to get basal cell skin cancer if you have: a. Light-colored or freckled skin b. Blue, green, or grey eyes c. Blond or red hair d. Overexposure to x-rays or other forms of radiation e. Many moles f. Close relatives who have or had skin cancer g. Many severe sunburns e 0.arly in life 2. Symptoms are a sore that bleeds, a white or yellow area that resembles a scar or a...
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...Age. The older you get, the less elastic skin becomes. The elastic tissues become more slack as you age, causing the skin to become more fragile. 2. Hormones. The decline of hormones like estrogen, progesterone and testosterone can thin the skin due to the loss of collagen and skin elasticity. 3. Oxidative stress. Smoking and drinking coffee and alcohol can cause an imbalance on the skin, allowing free radicals to produce and multiply and cause harmful effects on the skin. 4. Environmental conditions. Overexposure to the sun and other elements like the wind and cold can also put a toll on the skin, making it lose its moisture. Daily activities. Exercise and similar activities are good for the skin, but they could cause you to sweat a lot. As such, you need to drink even more water to replace the fluids you lose from these...
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...radiation, is the main source of damage in the genes of skin cells (“Risk Factors”). UV radiation is a main risk factor for Americans “UV radiation is a type of electromagnetic radiation emitted by the sun and from some man-made lights, with wavelengths longer than X-rays but shorter than visible light. For most people in the United States, the sun is the most common source of exposure to UV radiation. UV radiation from indoor tanning devices is a less common but more easily avoidable source of UV radiation exposure than from the sun” (“Skin Cancer as”). UV light is the major risk factor for most skin cancers. The strength of light also plays a factor, as well as how long the skin was exposed, and also if the skin was covered with clothing or sunscreen. People with higher levels of exposure to UV light are at greater risk for skin cancer (“Diseases and Conditions”). Studies show that being exposed to a lot of sunlight at a young age is also a risk factor. Americans should not...
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... wanting more (Hutchison, 2010). Although sunbeds provide this great conviency, consumers must also realize that there are other ways to achieve that crisp goddess tan without sacrificing their health. Indoor tanning machines have been promoted in the past as a healthy alternative to frying out in the sun. While natural sunlight...
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