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Making Waves in Campaign to Decrease Sun Exposure

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FROM THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE FLORIDA SOCIETY OF DERMATOLOGIC SURGEONS

Other people might cite shark attacks as the greatest danger. In an average year, about four people worldwide die from a shark encounter. A shark attack "is an extremely rare way for humans to die, but when it happens, we all hear about it," Dr. Dixon said. "There are about 5,000 melanoma deaths in Australia for each shark death."

Dr. Dixon said that he did not have any relevant disclosures.

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