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“It is well known that people with darker skin get deeper tans and burn less quickly than other people. But does that mean better protection against skin cancer?
The answer is not clear-cut. Although darker-skinned people face a lower risk of skin cancer, they are more likely to develop more aggressive forms of the disease and more likely to die from it.
A large part of the problem is a false sense of security. “
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