Data Points: Test your sun safety knowledge

The heat wave that gripped much of the nation in mid-July was a not-so-subtle reminder of the dangers Mother Nature can pose. As temperatures return to normal and people go back to the beach and pool, don’t fall victim to the sun’s beating rays. It’s been estimated that $8.4 billion a year is spent in treating melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancer. And that figure doesn’t include more than $11 million in ED visits related to sunburn. Take our quiz to test your knowledge of skin cancer and how to stay safe in the sun.