www.greenepublishing.com HEALTH & NUTRITION Friday, June 8, 2007 The Madison Enterprise-Recorder 11A The Effects Of Sunlight And Ultraviolet Exposure The vast majority of skin turn into squamous cell can- cers develop when this dam- cancers are due to unprotect- cer. age affects the DNA of genes ed ultraviolet radiation (UV) The American Cancer So- that,control growth and divi- exposure. Most of this radia- city estimates more than 1 sion of skin cells. Recent re- tion comes from sunlight, but million new cases of highly search has found that UVA some may come from artifi- curable basal and squamous also contributes to skin can- cial sources, such as tanning cell cancers will be diagnosed cer formation. Scientists now booths. The amount of UV ex- this year. The most serious believe that both UVA and posure depends on the form of skin cancer is UVB rays contribute to skin strength of the light, the melanoma, which is diag- damage, including skin can- length of exposure, and nosed in more than 60,000 peo- cer. There are no safe UV rays. whether the skin is protected. pie each year and causes sev- What Is the UV Index? What Damage Occurs eral thousand deaths. During To increase awareness of with UV? the 1970s, the incidence rate of the damaging potential of UV The short-term results of melanoma increased rapidly radiation, the Environmental unprotected exposure to UV. at about 6% per year. Since Protection Agency and the rays are sunburn and tan- 1981, however, the-rate of in- National Weather Service de- ning. Long-term exposure crease slowed to about 3% per veloped the UV Index. The UV causes prematurely aged year. index number, ranging from 0 skin, wrinkles, loss of elastic- Besides skin cancer, the to 10+, indicates the amount ity, dark patches (lentigos, sun's UV radiation also in- of UV radiation reaching the that are sometimes called creases the risk of cataracts earth's surface during an "age spots" or "liver spots"), and certain other eye prob- hour around noon. It is fore- actinic keratoses. and actual lems, and can suppress the cast daily for 58 cities, based skin cancers. Actinic ker- immune system. And al- on locally predicted condi- atoses are small (usually less though dark-skinned people tions. The higher the number, than 1/4 inch) rough or scaly are generally less likely to get the greater the exposure to spots. Usually they develop on skin cancer than light- UV radiation. The UV Index the face, ears, back of the skinned people, they are sus- is valid only for about a 30- hands, and arms of middle- ceptible to cataracts and im- nm ile radius from the city and, aged or older people with fair mune suppression. as with any forecast, local skin, although they can arise Are Any UV Rays Safe? variability in cloud cover and on other sun-exposed areas of Two main types of UV radia- other factors may change ac- the skin. Although actinic tion reach the earth, UVA and tual levels experienced, but it keratoses are slow-growing UVB. UVB radiation is well serves as a reminder to take and usually do not cause any known to cause damage to the: precautions against UV expo- symptoms, they sometimes DNA of skin cells. Skin can- -sure. Tobacco-Related Cancers Fact Sheet Lung cancer is the tobacco use is responsible older declined 48% be- leading cause of cancer for nearly 1 in 5 deaths or tween 1965 and 2005-from death in the United States an estimated 440,000 1'42% to 21%; nevertheless, for both men and women. deaths per year during an estimated 45 million (Source: Cancer Facts and 1995-1999. (Source: Americans are current Figures 2007) MMWR, CDC, Annual smokers. (Source: Cancer Lung cancer is the smoking-attributable mor- Facts and Figures 2007) most preventable form of tality and years of poten- In 1997, nearly one- cancer death in our soci- tial life lost and economic .half (48%) of male high ety. (Source: Cancer Facts costs-United States, 1995- school students and more and Figures 2007) 1999. 2002: 51:300-303.) 'than one-third (36%) of fe- 87% of lung cancer In 2006, more than male students reported us- deaths can be attributed to 170,000 cancer deaths will apg some form of tobac- tobacco use. (Source: Can- be caused by tobacco use.: co-cigarettes, cigars, or cer Facts and Figures 2007) (Source: Cancer Prevention oral tobacco products-in Lung cancer estimates and Early Detection 2006) the past month. The per- for 2004 (SourceCan- .. .... Tobacco. 1ed.'accauaits _..htages.ideciined to 322... cer Facts and Figures for at least 30% of all can- for male students and 25% ** 2007): cer deaths and 87% of for female students in New cases: 213,380 lung cancer deaths. '2005. (Source: Cancer Males: 114,760 (Source: Cancer Facts and Facts and Figures 2007) Females: 98,620 Figures 2007) Each year, about 3,000 Deaths: 160,390 Per capital cigarette Inonsmoking adults die of Males: 89,510 consumption is currently 4ung cancer as a result of Females: 70,880 lower than at any point breathing secondhand Besides lung cancer, since the start of World 'smoke and causes an esti- tobacco use also causes in- War II. Nonetheless, an mated 35,000 deaths from creased risk for cancer of estimated 25 of men and heart disease in people the mouth, nasal cavities, 20% of women still smoke who are not current smok- larynx, pharynx, esopha- cigarettes, with approxi- ers. (Source: Cancer Facts gus, stomach, liver, pan- mately 82% of these indi- aand Figures 2007) creas, kidney, bladder, viduals smoking daily. Cigars contain many uterine cervix, and (Cancer Prevention and !of the same carcinogens myeloid leukemia. Early Detection Facts and that are found in ciga- (Source: Cancer Prevention Figures 200) rettes. Cigar smoking in- and Early Detection 2005) Cigarette smoking creased 146% from 1993 to In the United States, among adults aged 18 and 2004. Cigar smoking caus- es cancer of the lung, oral Cavity, larynx, esophagus, TMFM of Monticello and possibly the pancreas. I'(Source: Cancer Facts and 1549 S. Jefferson Street Monticello, FL Figures 2006 and Cancer SFacts and Figures 2007) Now Accepting New Patients Among adults age 18 Drs. Deem and Scoles, ind older, national data Drs. Deem and ScoleS showed 6% of men and 1 % (850) 9 7 0 7 of women were current (850) 997-0707 users of chewing tobacco or snuff. Nationwide, 14% o 9f US male high school students and 2% of female Hello Laserigh school students were -----, Hllo currently using chewing llitobacco, snuff or dip in goodbye zo 2005.(Source: Cancer Facts ,Av GoodbyeR zor and Figures 2007) SOral tobacco products Contain 28 cancer-caus- Hair Removal for ing agents (carcinogens). it is a known cause of hu- W omen & Men Iman cancer, as it increas- ies the risk of developing Face Evening & cancer of the oral cavity S(Source: CDC Website, Weekend iSmokeless Tobacco Fact Underorm s A ointments 'Sheet,2005) Appointments iSmokeless tobacco use Legs Available ;can lead to nicotine ad- Sdiction and dependence. Back Smoking caused more than $167 billion in annu- al health-related econom- (850) 40 -9 4 Oic costs, including adult S(850)402-9044 mortality-related produc- tivity costs, adult med- Jolyn Greenhalgh ARNP, CME Sical expenditures, and Lic.# E0896 medical expenditures for Newborns (Source: Can- lcer Facts and Figures 2007) Bee Wise, Get Immunized! By Jessica Higginbotham Greene Publishing, Inc. On June 16, the Health Department is hosting its annual Health Fair for immu- nization. The theme of this year's fair is "Bee Wise, Get Immunized." The PowerZone Kidz, a group that promotes im- munizations, will provide entertainment. j From eight to 12, ex- pect food, prizes, and raf- fles. The aim of the event is to get Madison's immu- nization rate up. Madison Health Department, with the help of local sponsors, will be pro- viding popcorn, cotton candy, snow cones, drinks, and hot dogs. Dora the Explorer, Blue from Blue's Clues, and Sponge Bob Squarepants'are all expect- ed to make an appearance. Children from birth to seven years of age will be offered free immunizations, provided a parent is present. There will be no regis- tration or fees for the event. The Health De- partment only requests that parents bring their children's immunization cards. The Madison Health Department would like to thank all of their spon- sors, including local businesses, churches, and organizations. For any questions, please contact Donna Davis, immunization nurse, or Kathy Meldrem, immunization clerk, at the Health Department. (850) 973 5000. Health Department Offers Shots For Seventh Graders By Jessica Higginbotham Greene Publishing, Inc Before entering Grade 7, each child must receive their seventh grade vacci- nations. The required shots are a tetanus booster, the second measles/mumps/rubella shot, and the hepatitis B se- ries. Most children have al-. ready received these shots, so the majority are only receiving the tetanus booster. Parents are urged to bring their children to the Health Department, where these shots are offered free of charge. The spinal meningitis shot is also available, in a limited supply, free for 10 to 12 year old children. Q This shot can also be re- Sceived at the Health De- partment. Anyone else seeking the spinal meningitis shot must ,contact their family physician. SKBee Wise, Immunize! June 16,2007 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Madison County Health Department 218 SW Third Avenue, Madison, FL. 32340 CHIROPRACTIC MADISON Dr. Carl Bartholomew By Appointment 673-8338 235 SW Dade St. Madison, FL FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALT~rl I r- FEATURING: Immunizations Fun Activities Door Prizes Entertainment Valuable Health Information --r-- '-- o ra .- The PowerZone Kidz, f from Orlando, will be performing and signing S autographs and CD's Special appearances by: SpongeBob Squarepants and :MDora the Explorer (and other surprise guests) All children are required to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to receive immunizations. You must bring your child's immunization record. For more information * visit www.healthymadison.com or call (850) 973-5000 ._r