A national poll shows that parents are doing a good job keeping their kids sun safe — but there’s always room for improvement!
Ali is the Marketing Communications Manager for The Skin Cancer Foundation. She is originally from Upstate New York, but relocated to Manhattan after graduating from Lehigh University. Prior to joining the Foundation in 2016, Ali worked as a health and science journalist, covering everything from neuroscience to fitness fads. When she’s not writing about sun protection and skin cancer, she’s probably reading a fantasy novel, sampling the pasta at a local restaurant or planning her next trip.
A national poll shows that parents are doing a good job keeping their kids sun safe — but there’s always room for improvement!
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