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flag 60% of Australian teens skip sun protection during peak hours, risking skin damage and cancer.

flag A national survey by the Royal Children's Hospital finds 60% of Australian teens aged 12 to 17 don’t use adequate sun protection during peak UV hours, with half preferring a tan and one in four wrongly believing tanning offers protection. flag About 72% reported at least one sunburn over the past summer, and 8% were burned four times. flag Experts warn that sun damage accumulates over time and can occur in as little as 10 minutes, emphasizing that a tan is a sign of skin injury. flag Pediatrician Anthea Rhodes attributes risky behavior to social media trends promoting tans, while 26-year-old Maya Mackey, who developed skin cancer despite consistent protection, urges lifelong sun safety habits.

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