Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-12-19 21:34:57 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: A42C167241257DCC760DC573E140128AAE4AEB6DD5EB1F4D283B8E22E0C0AC63
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Original Note:
While it's important to stay informed about sunscreen research, the claim that “Sunlight isn't toxic. Sunscreen is.” is a dangerous oversimplification that contradicts scientific evidence: https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/is-sunscreen-safe https://time.com/6084625/sunscreen-safety-regulations/ https://www.today.com/health/skin-beauty/are-chemical-sunscreens-safe-rcna168630 Social media’s message about the sun and sunscreen: ‘It’s frightening’: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/06/21/health/tiktok-falsehoods-sun-protection-wellness/index.html Science: https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/the-science-of-sunscreen
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