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Disease
Ultraviolet Radiation
Sunscreen
Protection
Other
100
This is the area where most skin cancers occur.
Face and Neck.
100
UVR Stands for this (hint: it is not the topic).
Ultraviolet Rays
100
SPF stands for:
Sun Protection Factor
100
Two things that can be worn on your head to provide protection are:
Sunglasses and a hat.
100
These can weaken our immune system.
UV Rays.
200
This type of cancer can be fatal if not detected early.
Melanoma.
200
These are the two types of UV Rays that can skin damage.
UVA and UVB
200
This is the recommended amount of SPF to be adequately protected.
SPF 30
200
This will protect your lips from the sun.
SPF 15 Lip balm.
200
This is a disease where your eyes become dark and cloudy because of too much exposure to the sun.
Cataracts
300
This is what the D stands for in the ABCDE's of mole signs.
Diameter
300
This protects the Earth from harmful UV rays.
The ozone layer.
300
These two things are what you should look for when purchasing sunscreen.
Broad spectrum and at least 30 SPF.
300
This is the best type of protective hat.
Wide-brimmed.
300
This vitamin is synthesized on the skin through sun exposure.
Vitamin D.
400
Name 3 of the 5 warning signs of moles.
Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, and/or Evolving
400
These rays are do not penetrate the ozone layer.
UVC
400
Sunscreen should be reapplied this often.
Every two hours.
400
These are two of the three qualities a sun-protective fabric should include.
Tightly woven, lightweight, and dark color.
400
Two negative effects of sun exposure on the skin are:
Burns, cancer, wrinkles, and premature aging of the skin.
500
These are the two main types non-melanoma cancer.
Basal and Squamous Cell Cancers
500
A UV Index Level 9 is/means:
High or 15 minutes of burn time.
500
SPF 15 provides 93% UVB protection. The % of UVB protection in SPF 30 is this:
97%
500
These are three of the ways you can keep your skin protected from the sun:
Stay out of the sun between 10am–4 pm, wear a wide-brimmed hat, long sleeved shirt, UVR protective sun glasses, sunscreen 30 SPF or higher, and/or seek shade.
500
This chemical is found in our skin and protects our skin from damage by absorbing UV rays.
Melanin.