Some Tips on How you can Protect yourself from Harmful Sun Rays

- Do not sunbathe

- Avoid unnecessary sun exposure, especially between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., the peak hours for harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

- When outdoors, use sunscreens rated SPF 15 or higher. Apply them liberally, uniformly, and frequently.

- When exposed to sunlight, wear protective clothing such as long pants, long-sleeved shirts, broad-brimmed hats, and UV-protective sunglasses. - Stay away from artificial tanning devices.

- Teach your children these habits at an early age: The damage that leads to adult skin cancers starts in childhood.

To emphasize the importance of sun protection, the following information demonstrates the danger of the sun's UV rays :

- The sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation can penetrate many types of clothes

- It can also go through automobile and residential windows - It can damage your eyes, contributing to cataracts, macular degeneration, and eyelid cancers

- When you're on snow or ice, your face and eyes are at almost twice the risk of UV damage because of reflected glare

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