Importance of Sun Safety: Protecting Yourself from Harmful Sunrays
Sunrays can be harmful due to UV rays causing sunburn, skin aging, and increasing the risk of skin cancer. Playing outside is beneficial, but protection is essential with sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, and seeking shade. All sun damage is preventable by following sun safety tips to reduce risks of UV exposure. Be sun safe always to prevent sun-related health issues.
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Sun Safety How can sunrays be harmful to us? What can we do to protect ourselves from the sun?
Playing Outside is Good for Me Being active is an important part of staying healthy Our bodies make Vitamin D when we are exposed to sunlight Only a short time in the sun is needed to get Vitamin D We need to play outside every day!
UV rays from the sun are harmful UV rays cause sunburn UV rays lead to skin wrinkling and aging quicker UV rays increase the risk of skin cancer Melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer. Severe sun burns for kids increase the risk of melanoma UV rays can also damage your eyes
All Sun Damage is Preventable! Be sun safe and you can limit your risk
Tips for Being Sun Safe Always Wear Sunscreen- SPF 30 or higher- make sure your sunscreen protects against both UVA and UVB rays Wear sunglasses with UV protection Wear a hat Find Shade- If you are out in the sun for long periods, try to find shady areas as much as possible.
