SOUTH CAROLINA — As temperatures climb and families head outdoors for beach trips, ball games, pool days and backyard barbecues, South Carolina health officials are warning that the summer sun may pose a greater threat than many realize.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is encouraging residents to take extra precautions this summer to reduce their risk of skin cancer, the most common form of cancer in the United States.
According to DPH, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer by age 70. While fair-skinned individuals face a higher risk, health experts stress that skin cancer can affect people of all skin tones…