Sun Safety
At what time of the day should you take extra care with your sun protection and minimise time outdoors?
10am - 3pm
What is the time range that you should apply sunscreen prior to going outside
20 Minutes
Each year, more people die from skin cancer than traffic accidents in Australia. True or False
True
Which factor does not reduce the effectiveness of sunscreen
A) How well the sunscreen is APPLIED
B) The ACTIVITY that the person is doing
C) The TIME of the day
D) How HYDRATED the person is
D
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List Two Types of Radiation
Infrared Radiation (Heat)
UV Radiation
Describe the health effects of exposure to too much UV radiation
Sunburn, Premature aging, Increased risk of skin cancers
Which UV light does not reach us on earth?
UVC
Is temperature related to UV? Explain your answer
No, UV is not hot. It can't be felt and isn't connected to the temperature. UV levels can be damaging on cool, cloudy days and warm, sunny days.
How old is Mrs. Tilton?
38
How much sunscreen should be applied
1 Teaspoon per area
At what UV level is it advised that sun protection is not recommended? What is the reason for this? Are there any exceptions to this?
3 or less. When the UV rating is 3 or less there rays don't cause damage to the skin. If you are outdoors for long periods of time or in the snow you need to be sunsmart
You can get sunburnt in as little as 20 minutes. True of false
False. you can get sunburnt in as little as 10 minutes.
What does SPF mean?
What subject did Mrs. Tilton used to teach?
List the 3 types of UV that come from the sun and explain which ones sunscreen protect us against
UVA, UVB, UVC
UVA & UVB sunscreens protect us against
Explain why a persons skin tone can affect their ability to get sunburnt
Lighter skin has less melanon which helps protect the skin against the sun.
Explain how skin cancer is formed and include a type of skin cancer
Constant exposure to the suns UV rays. The skin cell becomes damaged then spreads the damaged cells through the body. Melanoma
Describe a situation/environment where temperature could be low, but UV may be extreme
Out in snow climates where the suns UV reflects off the snow
What are Mrs. Tilton's favorite 2 colors!
Purple and teal
Explain why Australia experiences some of the highest levels of UV in the world.
UV levels are highest along the equator. Australia is near the equator so we experience high UV levels time of year: our elliptical orbit around the sun and our axial tilt combine to ensure that we are closer to the sun in our summer than the northern hemisphere e.g. in summer the UK has UV Index 6–8, while Australia has UV Index 10–14
we have clear skies and less air pollution
Outline three (3) characteristics to look for when looking for melanoma. Hint: the ABCDE Rule
A = asymmetry, look for spots that are asymmetrical not round
B = border, look for spots with uneven borders
C = colour, look for spots with an unusual or uneven colour
D = diameter, look for spots that are larger than 7 mm
E = evolution, look for any changes to spots on your skin, and see your doctor as soon as possible if you notice any changes
Outline the five (5) ways that you can protect yourself from the sun and explain the steps for each method
Slip, slop, slap, slide, Seek
Sunscreen contains UV absorbers and UV reflectors. Explain how these ingredients help sunscreen to work
UV absorbers are chemicals that absorb UV radiation and convert it to a very low level of heat. UV reflectors that scatter UV radiation such as Zinc Oxide or Titanium Dioxide.
What is Mrs. Tilton's dogs name?
Phorest