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How long can i have to be in the sun to get skin cancer?

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Skin cancer : Even a few sunburns increase the likelihood of skin cancer development. Longer term sun exposure over years also leads to skin cancer.

Answered 8/19/2013

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No formula: Your risk of developing skin cancer from su exposure is the result of a complex combnation of several contributing factors such as your genetic predisposition, age, geographic location, severity and frequency of burns, complexion, immune status and several other factors.

Answered 9/15/2013

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