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Warning: Sunburn and the Chareidi Community

by N. Katzin

"Many instances of sunburn caused by dangerous exposure to the sun have occurred in the chareidi sector," warns Professor Refael Shafir, chairman of the Committee for the Early Detection of the Israel Association for the War Against Cancer.

A study conducted a number of years ago by Professor Shafir noted a significantly low rate of melanoma in the chareidi sector. Chareidim generally wear long clothing and spend less time at beaches and pools than others.

However, Professor Shafir stressed that chareidim must not be complacent about the hazards of the sun. "There are enough instances of melanoma among chareidim, too, precisely because they are less exposed to the sun all year round and their skin is pale. When they go to the beach in the summer they become prone to sunburn; unaware of the hazards of the sun, they remain there for long periods, even during the dangerous hours. We treat many people in this sector with sunburn, small children in particular. It is very important to protect children from sunburn, which increases the risk of developing cancer at a later age."


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