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When does a tan become a health risk?
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Expert available for comment –
With summer apparently starting early this year, Australians need to be even more
aware of the dangers and health risks of the sun.
Skin cancer is Australia’s most common cancer problem, with more than 400,000
people diagnosed each year and about 1,500 dying of the disease.
Is there such a thing as a “safe” tan?
How is tanning in a solarium different to exposing skin to the sun?
What does research show about the importance of sun safety for children and
teens?
What are the latest developments in sunscreens?
RMIT University’s Associate Professor Terry Piva, is an expert on skin cancer and
the effect of UV radiation on the skin.
Associate Professor Piva will be presenting the final lecture for 2009 of RMIT’s
School of Medical Sciences Professors’ Lecture Series.
He is available for interview on tanning, UV radiation and the common myths about
sun protection and skin cancer.
What: When does a tan become a health risk?
Who: Associate Professor Terry Piva
When: Wednesday, 18 November, 12.30pm
Where: RMIT Bundoora campus, Building 201, Level 2, Room 7, Plenty Road,
Cost: Free
For interviews: RMIT University’s Associate Professor Terry Piva, (03) 9925
6503 or 0413 155 678.
For general media enquiries: RMIT University Communications, David Glanz,
(03) 9925 2807 or 0438 547 723.
17 November, 2009
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