Sun Tanning – Health Risks
Sun tanning in Queensland is considered a high health and safety risk. Sun tanning is a very real danger in Australia, particularly Queensland. Getting that bronzed suntan or any sun exposure is the direct cause of skin cancer. “Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in Australia”. Queensland records show the highest rates of melanoma in the world. In Australia our culture of sun worship, and the quest for that sun kissed bronze tan has led to a major health safety and danger risk.
Sun tanning in Queensland is considered a high health and safety risk. Sun tanning is a very real danger in Australia, particularly Queensland. Getting that bronzed suntan or any sun exposure is the direct cause of skin cancer. “Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in Australia”. Queensland records show the highest rates of melanoma in the world. In Australia our culture of sun worship, and the quest for that sun kissed bronze tan has led to a major health safety and danger risk.
According to the Queensland Cancer Foundation “one in two Australians develops some form of skin cancer during their lifetime. This is the highest rate in the world. In Queensland, roughly one person in 19 will get a melanoma in their lifetime. Around 2500 Queenslanders develop melanoma each year.” The health and safety dangers of the search for that perfect tan are well known. So how do we reduce the danger from sun tanning and can we tan safely? According to the Queensland Cancer Foundation to reduce your health and safety risk and to protect yourself against the danger of skin cancer, there are a few preventative steps you can follow.
Sun Safe Tips
Reduce your sunlight exposure, especially in the peak ultraviolet radiation (UVR) hours of 10am to 3pm.
Find some shade, or create your own with an umbrella.
Slip on some protective clothing.
Slap on a broad brimmed hat, or one that covers your neck and shoulders.
Slop on a good layer of broad-spectrum water-resistant
SPF30+ sunscreen. Remember to reapply frequently if outdoors.
Protect your eyes with close fitting sunglasses.
Avoid getting a suntan, using a solarium or getting sunburnt.
Reduce your sunlight exposure, especially in the peak ultraviolet radiation (UVR) hours of 10am to 3pm.
Find some shade, or create your own with an umbrella.
Slip on some protective clothing.
Slap on a broad brimmed hat, or one that covers your neck and shoulders.
Slop on a good layer of broad-spectrum water-resistant
SPF30+ sunscreen. Remember to reapply frequently if outdoors.
Protect your eyes with close fitting sunglasses.
Avoid getting a suntan, using a solarium or getting sunburnt.
In light of the research and recommendations of The Queensland Cancer Foundation the only safe way to tan is to use a fake or spray tan such as Techno Tan. Never, ever suntan or use a solarium. It is dangerous and the risk of developing skin cancer in Australia is just too high. The sun also has an aging effect on your body.
Queensland Cancer Foundation website, accessed 19th March 2009. http://www.cancerqld.org.au/pdf/Understandingsunspotsandskincancer.pdf
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