Sunscreen with high SPF needed at high altitudes

MIAMI BEACH, FL (Reuters Health) - Golfers playing in Vail, Colorado, at 2500 meters (roughly 8200 feet) above sea level, got significantly more burn protection from sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 70+ compared to one with an SPF of 15.

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