We’re very meticulous in wearing sunscreen, particularly with the girls. We operate under the assumption that the younger the kid, the more crucial sunscreen is. At some point, we questioned this assumption – if the risk for young kids is higher, how come you see much fewer cancers in kids than in adults and elders?!
My friend Tal provided us with a clear and precise explanation:
Cancer is a multistep process: you need A to go wrong first, B later, then C, and so on. The chance to have cancer is proportional to the age - the longer you live, the more likely you are to have some cells further along this chain. What people do not always realize is that a lot of progress along this chain is done during childhood. Not necessarily enough so that kids would have cancer, but it significantly increase the chances of cancer at a later age.
So, as the famous poem goes: wear sunscreen.
Giora
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1 comment:
Only problem is, more and more cancer causing chemicals are found in almost all brands of sunscreen, so you have to be really careful about which types you use, especially on a regular basis and especially with kids....
(actually it's not the only problem. Vitamin D deficiency is another serious problem linked to sunscreen use. life is complicated...)
Love,
Hilla.
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