• April 24, 2024

Habits such as the use of sunscreen or the consumption of certain foods can help prevent the skin cancer , that according to specialists from the Ministry of Health (SSa) It occurs in about 20 thousand new cases each year in Mexico.

You must be aware that the skin cancer is not exclusive to certain people, ultraviolet rays of the sun can affect the epidermis in just 15 minutes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) .

For the same reason it is essential that regardless of whether you have skin clear or obscure, take into account the habits that help you prevent this type of Cancer . We present them to you next.

1. Use sunscreen

Every day without exception you must apply a solar filter wide range at least SPF 15 before going out in the sun. Apply a thick layer on the parts of the body which are more exposed, says the CDC.

2. Take care of the food

Eating orange foods such as sweet potatoes, carrots or oranges can help reduce risk because they contain beta carotenoids that take care of the skin from inside, says the surgeon oncologist Carlos Olaechea .

3. Walking in the shade

In doing so, mainly between 10:00 and 16:00, you prevent the sun's rays from directly on the skin . In this schedule the light ultraviolet is more intense and causes greater damage, indicates the American Cancer Society .

4. Wear "long" clothes

Long-sleeved shirts and blouses, as well as pants and skirts that completely cover the legs provide greater protection . Dark colors are also more effective than light colors in terms of protecting the UV rays , points out the American Cancer Society .

5. Walk around wearing hats

Beyond fashion, you should wear a wide-brimmed hat that covers your face when you're in the street, ears and nape will help you prevent cancer in those areas. It must be of a "closed" material such as canvas, indicates the CDC. Remember that when doing sport You must use a hat.

6. Exercise

With the exercise reduce estrogen levels, testosterone and insulin in the body, hormones that increase the risk of developing skin cancer . The American Cancer Society recommend for this cause at least 30 minutes of physical activity five times a week.

7. Take aspirin

A study of University Hospital in Denmark says that taking an aspirin a day can help reduce the risk of suffering by 15% skin cancer . However, before making this one of your habits Consult your doctor to know the risks.

8. Wear sunglasses

The best way to protect eyes and the skin that is around is with the use of sunglasses of the "wrapping" type, since they have a percentage of absorption of the ultraviolet rays of at least 99%.

In this year, only in the United States, about 10,000 people will die because of the skin cancer , indicates the American Cancer Society.

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