Sun
Melanoma of the skin was the ______ most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia in 2016.
4th
According to the Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report 2020, which recreational activity was involved in the highest number of drowning?
Swimming & Recreating
True or False?
Sunscreen is not necessary when using cosmetics with SPF.
FALSE
What does 'UV' Radiation stand for?
'UV' = ULTRAVIOLET
What are the 5 S's for Sun Safety?
(HINT: It is a campaign
Slip
Slop
Slap
Seek
Slide
How many GPs consultations are there per year for skin cancer?
1 million
According to the Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report 2020, what location had the highest number of drowning deaths?
River/Creek
Up to ____% of the fine lines and wrinkles on your body are a result of UV radiation.
80%
What is the main cause of Skin Cancer?
UV RADIATION
Apart from Skin Cancer, name 2 other types of damage UV Radiation creates?
1. Tanning
2. Eye Damage
3. Premature Ageing
4. Sunburn
What is the First Aid acronym?
DRSABCD
True or False?
You can stay out longer in the sun when you are wearing SPF50+ than you can with SPF30.
Explain why?
FALSE
SPF50+ only offers marginally better protection from UVB radiation, which causes sunburn and adds to skin cancer risk. SPF3 sunscreens filter about 96.7% of UV radiation, SPF50+ sunscreens filter 98% of UV.
What are 2 Signs & Symptoms of Skin Cancer?
1. Any crusty, non-healing sores
2. Small lumps that are red, pale or pearly in colour
3. New spots, freckles or any moles changing in colour, thickness or shape over a period of weeks to months.
Name 3 types of people who are more at risk of Skin Cancer?
People who:
WATER SAFETY?
What should you do if you become stuck in a rip current?
Don’t fight the current, try to swim out of it.
Swim parallel to the shore.
You can float to conserve energy
According to the Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report 2020, how many people drowned in Australian waterways?
248
List 3 strategies that can be used to minimise the risk of drowning whilst rock fishing?
-Always wear a personal flotation device (PFD)
-Wear shoes with non-slip soles or
cleats.
-Wear head protection
-Wear lightweight gear that reduces
problems if you do go into the surf such as shorts and a spray jacket.
-Keep an eye on the direction of water
-Check the weather
-Let people know where you are going to be
The Percentage of UV that is reflected off different surfaces varies.
Which Surface had the highest percentage?
Snow - New and Dry (90%)
WATER SAFETY
List 5 possible risk associated with the Beach?
Rips, currents, waves, other people, boats, jet skis, drop offs, sand bars, marine stingers & submerged objects
Name 1 type of Skin Cancer
Melanoma
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC)
What are the 3 main categories Water Safety Signs are categorised by?
1. Regulatory Signs
2. Warning Signs
3. Information Signs
WATER SAFETY
a) List 2 possible water safety risks associated with the home environment.
b) What 2 strategies can be used to keep people safe?
a)Bathtubs, buckets bathtubs, eskies, fountains, fishponds, drains, inflatable pools, and even pet bowls
b) Supervise children around water, teach children how to swim, use floating devices, empty bat immediately after use, cover ponds with mesh, keep pet bowls out of little kids reach.
Uv is responsible for at least ___% of skin cancers
95%
What are the 3 types of energy our sun emits?
1. Infrared radiation that we can feel (heat or temperature)
2. Visible light that we can see (sunlight
3. UV radiation (that can’t be seen or felt)
List 5 ways you can prevent and protect your skin from Skin Cancer?