“Fer decades, dermatologists have warned that it’s important to wear sunscreen when you spend time in the sun, but very few people take proper precautions to protect their skin. Some people believe that wearing sunscreen can increase the risk of developing skin cancer. Let’s consider the facts: each year millions of people in the U.S. are treated for skin cancer. It’s estimated that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer during their lifetime, and thousands die from the disease every year. It has been proven that regular use of sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher reduces the risk of developing the most serious forms of skin cancer by almost half. Regular use of a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 provides even greater protection. Claims that sunscreen is harmful lack a scientific basis. However, even if sunscreen is harmful, it is less harmful than skin cancer. Unfortunately, most sunscreen users only apply a fraction of the recommended amount, and many more don’t limit their exposure to the sun.” Which of the following answer choices best summarizes the main argument of the passage?
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