What's Your Risk For Skin Cancer?

Risk Factor Quiz

Exposure to the ultraviolet radiation of the sun is the most important fact in determining a person's risk of skin cancer. Past sunburns, sun exposure at young ages, genetics and immune system deficiencies may also play a part. This quiz can help determine your risk for developing skin cancer. After you add up your total points, match your score with those noted below to find your risk level.

____	Hair Color	Blond/Red = 4, Brown = 3, Black = 1
____	Eye Color	Blue/Green = 4, Hazel = 3, Brown = 2
____	Where is your job?	Outdoors = 4, Mixed = 3, Indoors = 2
____	When exposed to one hour of summer sun, you:	Burn and sometimes blister = 4, Burn then tan = 3, Tan = 1
____	Do you have freckles?	Many = 5, Some = 3, None = 1
____	Has anyone in your family had skin cancer?	Yes = 5, No = 1
____	Where in the U.S. did you live most before the age of 18?	South = 4, Midwest = 3, North = 2

Risk Levels

10 - 15 points . . . Below average risk
16 - 22 points . . . Average risk
23 - 25 points . . . High risk
26 - 30 points . . . Very high risk

People with the following characteristics have the highest risk for skin cancer:

Fair complexions that burn or blister easily
Blond or red hair
Blue, green or gray eyes
Excessive sun exposure during childhood and teen years, blistering and sunburns before age 20
Family history of skin cancer
More than 100 moles; 50 if you are under age 20

DISCLAIMER: The information provided by this site is intended solely for educational purposes. This information is not to be used for medical diagnostic purposes and is not intended to serve as a recommendation for treatment and/or management of any medical/surgical condition. Most of all, this information should not be used in place of a physician or other qualified health provider. If you believe you have a medical condition, please contact your physician immediately.

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