Fighting Misinformation Quiz

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SELECT ALL THAT APPLY: When should you apply sunscreen as a part of your daily sun protection strategy?

 

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SELECT ALL THAT APPLY: Which of the following is a factor that increases your risk of developing skin cancer?

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TRUE or FALSE: A sunscreen with an SPF (Sun Protection Factor) of 50 or higher is strong enough that you can stay out in the sun all day without reapplying it.

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How often should you perform a self-skin exam to look for anything new, changing or unusual on your skin?

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TRUE OR FALSE: The difference between chemical and mineral (aka physical) sunscreens is that mineral sunscreens are made of organic ingredients.

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SELECT ALL THAT APPLY: Which of the following are options for skin cancer treatments?

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Which of the following is the most common form of skin cancer?

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Which is TRUE about skin cancers on skin of color?

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What does “broad-spectrum” protection mean?

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SELECT ALL THAT APPLY: What causes cancers of the skin?

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