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SUN WISE :SUN SAFETY ACTION STEPS
It’s fun to be safe in the sun!
Post this tip sheet on your refrigerator and remember to follow these easy steps:
DO NOT BURN
Five or more sunburns double your risk of developing skin cancer.
AVOID SUN TANNING AND TANNING BEDS
Ultraviolet (UV) light from tanning beds and the sun causes skin cancer and wrinkling. If you want to look like you’ve been in the sun, consider using a sunless self-tanning product, but continue to use sunscreen with it.
GENEROUSLY APPLY SUNSCREEN
Generously apply sunscreen to all exposed skin using a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 15 that provides broad-spectrum protection from both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. Reapply every two hours, even on cloudy days, and after swimming or sweating.
WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Wear protective clothing, such as a long-sleeved shirt, pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses, where possible.
SEEK SHADE
Seek shade when appropriate and remember that the sun’s UV rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Remember the shadow rule when in the sun: Watch Your Shadow. No Shadow, Seek Shade!
USE EXTRA CAUTION NEAR WATER, SNOW AND SAND
Water, snow and sand reflect the damaging rays of the sun, which can increase your chance of sunburn.
CHECK THE UV INDEX
The UV Index provides important information to help you plan your outdoor activities in ways that prevent overexposure to the sun. Developed by the National Weather Service and EPA, the UV Index is issued daily in selected cities across the United States.
GET VITAMIN D SAFELY
Get Vitamin D safely through a diet that includes vitamin supplements and foods fortified with Vitamin D. Don’t seek the sun.
Early detection of melanoma can save your life.
Carefully examine ALL of your skin once a month.
A new or changing mole in an adult should be evaluated by a dermatologist.
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• Modern clothing exposes more skin
• Diminishing ozone, high in the sky, that partially protects the earth’s surface from receiving UV rays
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• Tanning is falsely viewed as healthy
• General aging of the population
• Many people have moved to sunnier states
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Protect the skin you’re in!
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PARENTS!
Protect Your Children and Yourselves From Too Much Sunlight
Sun Safety Is Important!
Parents, did you know that childhood sunburns can increase your child’s risk of developing skin cancer as an adult? Even a suntan is harmful. Sunburns and tanning hurt the skin and serve as outward signs of internal skin damage.
Sunlight causes 90 percent of all non-melanoma skin cancer. The number of skin cancer cases has dramatically risen, especially in the last three to four decades because:
is the most serious type of skin cancer. It often arises from or near a mole. You should see your doctor (especially a dermatologist) if you have a mole or growth that has one or more of the following features:
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• If divided in half, the two resulting parts would have different shapes
• It has jagged or rough edges
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• It has two or more colors (which may be mixed together)
• It is wider than a standard pencil eraser
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Three Major Forms of Skin Cancer
The three major forms of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and the deadliest form – malignant melanoma. BCC and SCC often appear as a pale, wax-like, pearly bump or a red, scaly, sharply outlined patch. Skin cancer can develop anywhere on the body but most often it appears on surfaces receiving the most sunlight.
Malignant melanoma
Skin Cancer Risk Factors & Conditions
Any
one, regardless of skin color, can get skin cancer. People most likely to get skin cancer will tend to have one or more of the following characteristics:
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• Fair skin
• Blue, green, or hazel eyes
• Light-colored hair
• Freckles
• A tendency to burn rather than tan
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• A history of severe sunburns
• Have many moles (over 50)
• A personal or family history of skin cancer.
• Outdoor worker
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SUN SAFETY TIPS
Parents are encouraged to model the following behaviors to set a good example for their children. Sun-protective behaviors should be practiced in all outdoor settings, not just at the beach:
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• Reduce sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV rays are strongest. (This is especially important from mid-spring through mid-fall.)
• Wear tightly woven, loose-fitting clothing
• Wear a wide-brimmed hat (at least 4-inch brim) that produces a shadow that covers the
• Stay
that covers as much of the body as possible.head, face, and neck.in the shade (trees, physical structures), especially from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shade tip: Parents, at home move play equipment like swing sets and other fixed recreation items in your yard to places protected by shade. |
• Wear sunglasses that
• Liberally apply sunscreen to exposed skin 15 minutes before going outdoors. The sunscreen container should specify a sun protection factor (SPF) of
• Use lip balm with a SPF of
• Avoid tanning salons, booths, and sunlamps.
provide99–100 percent UVA and UVB (broad-spectrum) protection. 30 or greater and should state that it provides broad-spectrum (UVA and UVB) protection. Depending on outdoor conditions, sunscreen should be reapplied at least every two hours.30 or greater. |
Finally, the good news is that most skin cancer can be successfully treated if detected in its earlier stages. Of course the best "treatment," as always, is
PREVENTION. Your support and cooperation is vital to help your young ones live sun safe. Protect both yourself and your children from developing skin cancer www.AvoidSkinCancer.com
