Doing the right thing, after we exhaust the alternatives
Previous posts:
Artisans Science Assorted observations
Technology
Commentary
Energy farming
Cosmology
Gadgets
Design
Life
Reviews:
Big Texan Branson iRobotLinks:
August 4, 2006
Work the SPF
The internet community being rife with samizdat foolishness leaves QuantumFog yearning for truth and a shot of Martins 20 year blend, wherever they may be found. Today's factual comes from the earnest Dr Hugh Gloster, who hails from the University of Cincinnati. He shines his academic light into the dark recesses of common mythos, in this case to save lives.
The perception in question regards those of dark skin, in all their hues. He says they also are vulnerable to the ravages of sunlight. True enough, their skin tone may provide an SPF of maybe 15 or so. However, once skin cancer starts, it tends to be more aggressive than the light skinned variety. There may be a delay in diagnosis due to misperception. As a result, minorities are more likely to die from skin cancer.
Copywrite 2005-2006, all rights reserved, permission to quote with attribution.