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Health Topics A-ZText size: A A A July 9, 2008

Test Your Knowledge

Take the simple quiz below to test your knowledge about this topic.
1. Experts believe that the sun damage that most affects your risk of skin cancer occurs when in your lifetime?
  1. in childhood and in adolescence
  2. in your 30s and 40s
  3. in your 50s
  4. none of the above
2. Skin cancer is most likely to strike:
  1. women with scarring from diseases or burns
  2. women with fair complexions
  3. women with a family history of the disease
  4. all of the above
3. The process of producing healthy new skin cells and removing or shedding old cells takes about:
  1. four to five days
  2. two weeks
  3. 28 days
  4. two months
4. Important general skin care tips include:
  1. having a diet rich in lean protein, complex carbohydrates and fruits and vegetables
  2. adequate essential fatty acids (EFAs) in your diet, such as those found in seafood (mackerel, salmon, sardines and lake trout), flaxseed and flax seed oil, grape seed oil and primrose oil
  3. drinking six to eight glasses of water per day, and avoiding drinks that contain alcohol
  4. all of the above
5. To most protect your skin from the sun, you should:
  1. apply sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or more 15 to 30 minutes before sun exposure with careful attention to the face, hands and arms
  2. avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when its rays are strongest
  3. cover your skin whenever, and wherever possible wear light-colored, tightly woven, protective clothing
  4. all of the above

This quiz is for educational and/or entertainment purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional health and mental health care or consultation. Individuals who believe they may need or benefit from care should consult a psychologist or other licensed health/mental health professional.

 
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