Risk Factors
It is important to limit sun exposure during this time frame, as the sun's rays are strongest.
10am-4pm
When purchasing sunscreen, look for protection of at least
SPF 30
What is the most severe and deadly type of Skin Cancer?
Melanoma
What is the UV Index?
The UV index is a tool for measuring how harmful the sun's radiation is on a given day.
You should re-apply sunscreen this often
Every 2 hours
Ture or False: The hotter the sun feels, the more likely you are to get a sunburn.
False: It is sunlight, not heat, that matters. There could be a cool wind but a strong sun.
SPF stands for
Sun Protection Factor
What rule should you use when examining your skin or doing a self-exam?
The ABCDE Rule
Which type of UV Ray is completely absorbed by the ozone layer?
What are UV-C rays?
What type of hat is recommend for effective sun Protection?
Tight-woven wide-brimmed hat
True or False: Getting a "base tan" protects your skin from future burning.
False: any tan is a sign of skin damage
Ture or False: Make-up alone protects your skin from UV light and the sun.
False: For maximum protection put sunscreen w/ SPF 30 or higher on your face before applying make-up.
When buying sunglasses look for a label that specifically offers this amount of UV protection
99-100%
Where does artificial UVR come from?
Tanning beds
Apply sunscreen at least this many minutes before going out in the sun
15 minutes
True or False: Splashing yourself with water reduces the risk of sunburn
False: It makes it more likely
This type of sunscreen protects against all types of skin damage caused by sunlight
broad spectrum sunscreen
True or False: Indoor Tanning is the best way to increase Vitamin D levels
False: Vitamin D can be obtained through a healthy diet or vitamin supplements
True or False: On an overcast or cloudy, you can still get a sunburn.
True. The sun's rays can still pass through the clouds
True of False: If I'm wearing sunscreen, I can stay in the sun as long as I want.
False: Sunscreen doesn't provide total protection from ultraviolet (UV) rays. We recommend that people seek shade and limit time in the sun at midday. Also, cover up with a shirt, wear a wide-brimmed hat, use a broad-spectrum sunscreen rated SPF 30 or higher, and reapply it about every 2 hours.
Ture or False: People with dark skin don't need to worry about skin cancer.
False: Everyone’s skin and eyes can be affected by the sun and other forms of UV rays. People with light skin are much more likely to have sun damage, but darker-skinned people, of any ethnicity, can be affected, too.
This type of sunscreen stays on skin longer, even if it gets wet.
water resistant sunscreen
What are 8 SunWise tips you and your family should follow to prevent sun-related skin cancer?
use sunscreen everyday, wear a wide brimmed hat, wear sunglasses, cover up, limit time in the midday sun, seek shade, check the UV index daily, and avoid tanning booths
Name three factors that affect UVR exposure?
latitude, seasons, altitude, time of day, reflection, and ozone layer depletion
True or False: Any type of clothing will completely protect you from sun burning
False: Thin clothes allow some sun to penetrate