A HEALTH expert is advising holidaymakers to follow a few simple rules to safeguard their skin in the sun.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's Director of Public Health, Dr Linda de Caestecker, said extra care needs to be taken to protect fair skin, babies and children.
The incidence of skin cancers has risen dramatically in the past decade.
In 2004, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde had 879 new cases of non-melanotic skin cancer in men, and 845 in women.
There were 91 new cases of malignant melanoma in men, and 115 in women.
Dr de Caestecker, said: "Shade, clothing, hats and sun-cream provide the best protection "Children are especially vulnerable and care should be taken to ensure they are covered up adequately."
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