The Important Role of Schools in the Prevention of Skin Cancer
Sun exposure in childhood is an important risk factor for the future development of skin cancer. The risk of developing melanoma is strongly related to a history of sunburns (an indicator of intense UV radiation exposure) during childhood and adolescence.1 However, skin cancer risk can be greatly reduced if children and adolescents are protected from UV radiation, suggesting the importance of protecting young people from the sun beginning at an early age.1 Given the amount of
Software and sunscreen are among 6 Capital Innovators investments
Capital Innovators, a five-year-old St. Louis accelerator for technology and consumer products, announced its fall class of six startups Monday. Two of the companies are based in St. Louis; the others will send their founders here for a 12-week mentoring program. Capital Innovators invests $50,000 in each company. #StLouisPostDispatch #DavidNicklaus #RossDonaldson #Sunstation #SUNSTATIONUSA #capitalinnovators #2016 #investments #stlouis #sunscreendispenser #sunscreen #publich
