On May 9, the project launched by Clínica Dermatológica Internacional to prevent skin cancer in adults was launched at the Colegio La Salle Maravillas. This is a pioneering initiative in which this school has become the first in Spain to have dispensers and free photoprotectors for children, in addition to offering an educational program aimed at establishing a healthy relationship with the sun.
The Don’t get burned by the sun campaign is characterized by:
- Providing the school center with dispensers and containers of photoprotection cream that have been distributed in the classrooms and playground. In total, more than 200 containers and more than 50 samples have been provided.
- Educational program for children, parents and teachers led by Clínica Dermatológica Internacional. Dr. Ruiz Rodríguez, together with his team, will train teachers on how to carry out healthy photoprotection. They will also give a talk to parents on the 19th on how to keep children’s skin healthy.
According to Dr. Ruiz Rodríguez, the number of cases of skin cancer is increasing in Spain, and one of the main causes is sunburn in childhood; “a child with more than 3 sunburns in childhood multiplies by 10 the chances of having a malignant melanoma in adulthood”. Some relevant data offered are:
[box] – 4 out of 10 Spaniards will have skin cancer.
– 90% of skin cancers are caused by the sun.
– Sun protection reduces the risk of cancer by 80%.
– 95% of skin cancers can be cured with early diagnosis.[/box].
The presentation of the project was attended by Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz Jr.
Images courtesy of the International Dermatology Clinic