Multiple fact-checks, medical organizations, and reference sources explicitly refute the claim that sunscreen causes cancer, confirming instead that it helps protect against skin damage and UV-related damage.
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AFP Fact Check: Influencers misinterpret research to claim sunscreen causes cancer
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Fact-checker ruling: False
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DW.com: Fact check: Does sunscreen increase skin cancer risk?
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Fact-checker ruling: False. There is no scientific evidence that supports the association of sunscreen use with a higher risk of cancer.
AP News: Experts agree sun exposure is a cancer risk