Does the Sun Cause or Prevent Cancer?

Does the Sun cause cancer? In the right amount, it may actually help prevent it.

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As spring takes hold and the sun beckons us outside, warnings about the dangers of sun exposure are sure to follow.

Over the past few decades, people have become increasingly aware of the risks associated with excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight, including skin cancer, photoaging, and cataracts.