Sun Safety Tips for Families
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Some ways to stay sun-safe outdoors include wearing sun protection gear like a hat with a wide brim an sunglasses to protect you face and eyes, and wearing a long-sleeved shirt and pants or a long skirt for additional protection when possible.
Nearly 5 million people are treated for skin cancer each year in the United States. Skin cancer can be serious, expensive, and sometimes even deadly. Fortunately, most skin cancers can be prevented.
- Ultraviolet (UV) rays—from the sun or from artificial sources like tanning beds—are known to cause skin cancer.
- Damage from exposure to UV rays builds up over time, so sun protection should start at an early age.
Protect your family and yourself from skin cancer!
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