A recently published economic evaluation of SunSmart WA’s programs has revealed their real-world impacts. The study, published recently in Health…
Be SunSmart at UV3+
UV observation courtesy of ARPANSA
Check the UV. At UV3+, be SunSmart
MyUV provides you with the knowledge and tools to understand the UV Index so you can find out how to be SunSmart and make the most of your day.
Protect yourself in five ways from skin cancer
Slip on sun protective clothing
Slop on SPF30 or higher sunscreen
Slap on a sun protective hat
Seek shade
Slide on sunglasses
The sun’s ultraviolet radiation
UV radiation is not part of the visible spectrum of light, nor is it thermal radiation – unlike sunlight it cannot be seen, nor can it be felt like the sun’s warmth. As we cannot see or feel UV, overexposure may be damaging our skin and eyes without our knowledge.
Australia has some of the highest levels of UV radiation in the world: in fact, UV radiation is strong enough to cause sunburn in as little as 10 minutes on a fine January day.
Your skin remembers all the UV exposure you get. It all adds up and increases your long-term risk of skin cancer. Over 2000 Australians die from skin cancer each year.