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Radio 5 Live,3 mins

Sunburn compared to smoking

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Sunburn is to skin cancer what smoking is to lung cancer says a leading dermatologist. Dr Walayat Hussain, from Nuffield Health at Leeds Hospital, said: "It's really quite alarming that people are still putting themselves at risk for a cancer that is readily preventable through early detection and safe sun protection habits". The British Association of Dermatologists says skin cancer is becoming a major health concern in the UK and yet most people are not checking their skin regularly. It is also warning of the link between the disease and sunburn, as 7 out of 10 people surveyed by the Association admit to have been burnt in the past year. This clip is originally from 5 live Breakfast on Monday 4 May 2015.

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