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According to the American Cancer Society, between 1997 and 2004, the percentage of adults who smoke decreased from 27.6% to 23.4% in men and from 22.1% to 18.5% in women. In the past two years these rates remained essentially unchanged at 23.9% in men and 18.0% in women in 2006.
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What is neuroblastoma?

A type of cancer that starts in specific types of primitive developing nerve cells, neuroblastoma is the most common cancer in infants. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), neuroblastoma accounts for roughly 7 percent of all cancers in children, with approximately 650 new cases each year in the United States alone.
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In a 2008 study presented at the American Association for Cancer Research's Seventh Annual International Conference on Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research, the role of aspirin in the ability to detect early-stage prostate cancer was questioned. In the study, middle-aged men who took aspirin were found to have significantly lower levels of a blood protein used to spot prostate cancer than men who did not take aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID).
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According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), most of the more than 1 million cases of non-melanoma skin cancer diagnosed each year in the United States alone are considered to be sun-related.
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Healthy Eyes Begin With Sun Protection

When it comes to conditions caused by harmful ultraviolet rays from the sun, individuals are quick to mention skin cancer. However, it's important to note that the eyes are delicate organs which are also very susceptible to sun damage.

UV rays are high-energy, invisible rays of light. These rays can warm up the planet and promote life. However, they can also be detrimental to areas of the body when overexposure occurs. When absorbed by the eyes, UV rays can create eye ailments or contribute to existing conditions.
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