Skin_Cancer_Prevention_Tooele County Health Department

The sun is good, but getting too much of it isn't

Too much sun can lead to skin cancer

Protect yourself by wearing a hat, long sleeves, and long clothing

Use sunscreen!

	Facts about the Sun		Tips for Preventing Sunburn
	More time in the sun means more chance of skin cancer		Seek shade, especially during midday hours (10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.)when UV rays are strongest
	The sun's UV rays cause skin damage even on cloudy or cold days		Cover up with clothing to protect exposed skin
	Even a few serious sunburns before age 18 can increase the risk of getting skin cancer		Wear a wide-brim hat to shade the face, head, ears, and neck
	One bad sunburn as a child often results in skin cancer later in life		Grab shades that wrap around and block as close to 100% of both UVA and UVB rays as possible
	The higher the altitude, the more dangerous the sun's ultraviolet rays		Rub on sunscreen with sun protective factor (SPF) 15 or higher, reapply frequently
	Sun rays even penetrate through the water		Avoid sunbathing and tanning beds

Download the "Shade Good" card from the U CAN do something about cancer website by following this link to the front of the card and this link to the back of the card.


	Can you spot the killer in this photo? No. Course you can't! All you see is the sunshine! You can't see the ultraviolet radition coming from the sun. It's invisible. Do you know when these rays are present? Every day! Sun exposure during your child's first 18 years of life often results in skin cancer later in life. Even one bad sunburn as a child can be harmful for the rest of their life. The higher the altitude, the more dangerous the suns rays are. Be aware of the sun, even on cloudy days. Teach your child sun protection beginning at a very young age. Dress your kids in brimmed hats and long clothing. Be most careful outdoors between the hours of 10 - 4.

Tooele County Health Department Division of School and Family Health
151 North Main Street • Tooele Utah • 84074
(435) 277 - 2310 • Fax (435) 277-2304

Facts about the Sun

Tips for Preventing Sunburn