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4. Protect yourself from the sun
Skin cancer is one of the most common kinds of cancer and one of the most preventable. Try these tips:
Avoid midday sun.
Stay out of the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when the sun's rays are strongest.
Stay in the shade.
When outdoors, stay in the shade as much as possible. Sunglasses and a broad-brimmed hat help too.
Cover your skin.
Wear clothing that covers as much skin as possible. Wear a head cover and sunglasses. Wear bright or dark colors.
Don't skimp on sunscreen.
Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30, even on cloudy days. Apply again every two hours, or more often after swimming or sweating.
5. Get vaccinated
Protecting against certain viral infections can help protect against cancer.
Hepatitis B. Hepatitis B can increase the risk of developing liver cancer. Adults at high risk of getting hepatitis B are people who have sex with more than one partner, and people with sexually transmitted infections.
Human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is a sexually transmitted virus that can lead to cervical cancer and other genital cancers as well as squamous cell cancers of the head and neck. The HPV vaccine is recommended for girls and boys ages 11 and 12.
6. Avoid risky behaviors
Another effective cancer prevention tactic is to avoid risky behaviors that can lead to infections that, in turn, might increase the risk of cancer. For example:
Practice safe sex. Limit the number of sexual partners and use a condom. The greater the number of sexual partners in a lifetime, the greater the chances of getting a sexually transmitted infection, such as HIV or HPV.
People who have HIV or AIDS have a higher risk of cancer of the anus, liver and lung.
Don't share needles. Injecting drugs with shared needles can lead to HIV, as well as hepatitis B and hepatitis C — which can increase the risk of liver cancer.
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