SUN AND UV FACTS

• Overexposure to UV radiation is the main cause of skin cancer
• Some people are at higher risk of skin cancer
• A higher UV index value means a greater risk of skin damage
• Skin type helps predict how skin reacts in the sun
• The shadow rule helps determine when the sun is strong
• What are the effects of UV Radiation?
• Sunburn increases the risk of skin cancer
• There are a number of ways to protect yourself from too much sun
• Too much sun as a child can affect skin cancer risk

For each of these points, there is greater detail on the cancer research UK website.  Here is the link:

http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/causes-of-cancer/sun-uv-and-cancer/sun-facts-and-evidence