Context:
- Stay Out Of The Sun Day is about looking after yourself by taking a day away from the sun and finding some nice, relaxing shade – and if you are out and about, make sure you’ve got sun cream, plenty of water and some shade.
About the Day:
- July 3 is National Stay out Of the Sun Day when we stress the need to protect ourselves from the harmful effects of too much sun. Too much exposure to ultraviolet rays can cause skin cancer and depress your immune system.
- Stay in the shade as much as possible, and always wear sunscreen when you are going to be outdoors.
- Choose one that has broad spectrum protection and an SPF factor of 30 or higher and reapply often.
- Wear a hat that has a 2 to 3 inch brim all the way around to protect the top of your ears and your neck, the areas where cancer frequently occurs. Cover as much skin as possible and choose clothes made of tightly woven fabric. Sheer or lightly woven fabric provides very little protection.
Conclusion:
- You can find out more about the damage the sun can cause, as well as the different steps that you can take to ensure you still experience the benefits of the sun but that you protect yourself at the same time.
- Make sure you share your findings with other people to encourage them to be safer while they are in the sun too.
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