With the sun blazing and the temperatures heating up Tuesday hundreds of local children headed to area swimming pools to catch a tan and have some fun in the sun. A recent survey of preteens and adolescents found that thousands of children all across the country aren't using sunscreen despite warnings about the dangers of skin cancer. Find out what local children and adults think about sunscreen and the risk of cancer and tips for a safe summer in Wednesday's Southeast Missourian.
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