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July is UV Safety Month

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Wed, Jul 18 2012 2:08 PM (4 replies)
  • IvaThongon
    933 Posts
    Sat, Jul 2 2011 12:14 PM

    It is starting to be really hot and sunny here. A great time to remember a few things:

    Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is the main cause of skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in North America. UV rays can also damage your eyes. 

    Anyone can get skin cancer, but the risk is greatest for people with: 

    • White or light-colored skin with freckles 

    • Blond or red hair 

    • Blue or green eyes 

    You can take these steps to help prevent skin cancer: 

    • Stay out of the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. 

    • Use sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher. 

    • Cover up with long sleeves and a hat. 

    • Check your skin regularly for changes and irregularities

    Here is some more information.
    Happy summer!!!

  • IvaThongon
    933 Posts
    Wed, Jul 18 2012 3:09 AM

    Bump ... take care everyone!!!

     

  • saltiresfan
    2,266 Posts
    Wed, Jul 18 2012 4:06 AM

    This is an especially big problem in the UK this summer.

  • IvaThongon
    933 Posts
    Wed, Jul 18 2012 12:41 PM

    saltiresfan:

    This is an especially big problem in the UK this summer.

    Big problem everywhere this year it seems. I'm sorry I forgot to bump this post sooner...

  • saltiresfan
    2,266 Posts
    Wed, Jul 18 2012 2:08 PM

    Sorry, I was being ironic. I've not actually seen the sun since March.

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