News — sun protection

Number 1: Skin Cancer

☀️Nearly 9,500 new cases of skin cancer are diagnosed each day in the U.S. alone

☀️1 in 5 Americans, 1 in 7 Canadians, and 2 in 3 Australians will develop skin cancer in their lifetime

☀️Having 5 or more sunburns doubles your risk for melanoma

Number 2: UV Double Trouble

Certain surfaces reflect UV radiation, hitting your the skin and eyes twice, adding...

The sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays can damage your skin in as little as 15 minutes. Check the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s UV Indexexternal icon for your area, and follow these recommendations to help protect yourself and your family.

Clothing

When possible, long-sleeved shirts and long pants and skirts can provide protection from...