{"id":67283,"date":"2025-05-01T12:01:46","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T12:01:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/english.saigonbiz.com.vn\/2025\/05\/01\/as-skin-cancer-rates-climb-canadian-dermatologists-champion-sun-safety-nationwide-this-may\/"},"modified":"2025-05-01T12:01:46","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T12:01:46","slug":"as-skin-cancer-rates-climb-canadian-dermatologists-champion-sun-safety-nationwide-this-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/english.saigonbiz.com\/vn\/as-skin-cancer-rates-climb-canadian-dermatologists-champion-sun-safety-nationwide-this-may\/","title":{"rendered":"As Skin Cancer Rates Climb, Canadian Dermatologists Champion Sun Safety Nationwide this May"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Canadian Dermatology Association highlights sun safety\u00a0in the True North, with a focus on shade, prevention, and\u00a0early detection.<\/em><\/p>\n

OTTAWA, Ontario, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the warmth of the sun returns and Canadians begin to spend more time outdoors, the Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) launches its annual Sun Awareness Month campaign. This year\u2019s campaign, through the month of May, comes with a renewed urgency as skin cancer rates continue to climb, and features a cross-country effort to educate people on the importance of sun protection, with a focus on shade.<\/p>\n

The CDA\u2019s digital campaign will share informative content across social media platforms, including sun safety tips, the importance of daily protection against UV radiation, and reminders about early detection of skin cancer. Certified Dermatologists will join the conversation online by answering the public\u2019s \u201cburning\u201d sun safety questions, helping Canadians better understand how to protect their skin.<\/p>\n

\u201cSkin cancer is the most common cancer in Canada, and rates continue to rise,\u201d<\/em> says Dr. Sunil Kalia, National Chair of the CDA\u2019s Sun Awareness Working Group. \u201cMany Canadians underestimate our sun exposure; even on overcast days, UV radiation adds up. This campaign and the expansion of shaded public spaces are important steps. Raising awareness, improving access to shade, and promoting sun safety resources are critical to helping Canadians enjoy the outdoors while protecting their skin and long-term health.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Check Your Skin Day \u2013 Sunday, May 4 <\/strong><\/p>\n

A highlight for Sun Awareness Month includes the CDA\u2019s annual national \u201cCheck Your Skin Day,\u201d on Sunday, May 4, where people are encouraged to do a self-examination of their skin, looking for any unusual moles or changes. Educational resources on self-examination, what to look for, and when to see a Certified Dermatologist will be available on CDA channels.<\/p>\n

Sun Safety in the True North<\/strong><\/p>\n

This year, the campaign will feature a uniquely Canadian focus under the theme \u201cSun Safety in the True North,\u201d highlighting how Canada\u2019s diverse and extreme environments, from Alberta\u2019s summer heat to the snow-covered peaks of the Rockies, require sun protection. While celebrating the beauty of Canada\u2019s landscapes, this messaging serves as an important reminder that sun protection is needed as skin cancer is the most common type of cancer.<\/p>\n

Sun Safety Tips from Canada\u2019s Certified Dermatologists<\/strong><\/p>\n

Living in the True North means enjoying the outdoors, but it also calls for extra attention to sun protection.<\/p>\n