Sun Safety
How to protect yourself from UV rays:
"Slip! Slop! Slap! … and Wrap" is a catch phrase that reminds people of the 4 key methods they can use to protect themselves from UV radiation:
- Slip on a shirt
- Slop on sunscreen
- Slap on a hat
- Wrap on sunglasses to protect the eyes and sensitive skin around them from ultraviolet light.
Cover up - When you are out in the sun, wear clothing to protect as much skin as possible.
Use a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher - A sunscreen is a product that you apply to your skin for some protection against the sun's UV rays, although it does not provide total protection. Sunscreens are available in many forms -- lotions, creams, ointments, gels, wipes, and lip balms, to name a few.
Read the labels: When selecting a
sunscreen product, be sure to read the label before you buy. Experts recommend products with a sun
protection factor (SPF) of at least 15. The SPF number represents the level of protection against UVB
rays provided by the sunscreen -- a higher number means more protection.
Check for an expiration date on the sunscreen container to be sure it is still effective. Most
sunscreen products are no longer as effective after 2 to 3 years.
Wear a hat - A hat with at least a 2- to 3-inch brim all around is ideal because it protects areas often exposed to the sun, such as the neck, ears, eyes, forehead, nose, and scalp. A baseball cap can protect the front and top of the head but not the back of the neck or the ears, where skin cancers commonly develop. Straw hats are not recommended unless they are tightly woven
Wear sunglasses that block UV rays - Research has shown that long hours in the sun without protecting your eyes increase your chances of developing eye disease. UV-blocking sunglasses can help protect your eyes from sun damage.
Sun Safety Strategies from the
American Cancer Society
For additional information please visit http://www.cancer.org
keyword search: Prevention & Early Detection Sun Safety
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