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UV Safety Month
 

 

  
You in Your mercy have led for the people whom You have redeemed; You have guided them in Your strength to Your holy habitation.  Exodus 15:13

 Practicing sun safety and setting an example of sun protection habits is an important preventative measure to ensure the safety of children and adults.  Previous generations thought that Fun in the Sun was healthy because of Vitamin D absorption.  However, over the years, modern scientists have found that the sun is actually unhealthy and has serious side effects related to skin cancer and early aging of the skin.

Invisible Ultraviolet (UV) light is part of the energy that comes from the sun and when these light rays enter the skin, they cause skin cell damage which are visible and invisible to the eye.  One of the visible types of damage is Sunburn which occurs a few hours after exposure to the sun.  Freckles have been identified as a form of sun damage and show the need for sun protection. 

There are 3 types of skin cancers, Melanomas, Basal cell, and Squamous cell.  Melanomas are a type of skin cancer which are the result of severe sun burns and can develop in all age groups.  Melanomas can spread to other parts of the body and can be potentially fatal.  Basal cell skin cancers usually develop in middle and later life.  Squamous cell cancers can also spread to other parts of the body if they are not treated early.

 Protection oneself from the sun should begin early in life and continue throughout the life cycle to prevent skin cancer later in life.  The acronym ABCS is one that can be used to teach children to stay out of the sun. 

A = AWAY. Stay away from the sun in the middle of the day.
B = BLOCK. Use SPF15 or higher sunscreen.
C = COVER UP. Wear a T-shirt and a hat.
S = SPEAK OUT. Talk to family and friends about sun protection.

Sun screen protective abilities are rated by the Sun Protection Factor (SPF).  An SPF of 15 means that a fair-skinned person who may burn in 20 minutes of midday sun exposure may tolerate 15 times 20 minutes (300) minutes without burning.  The formula should be applied on all uncovered skin approximately 30 minutes before sun exposure.  If you sweat excessively or swim, it should be reapplied.


 Infants under 6 months of age should wear protective clothing and be kept out of direct sun and children under 6 months of age should not be in the sun for long periods of time.

Wearing a hat and light colored clothing is effective against sun burn.  Shirts should be worn when playing outdoors or after swimming.  Sunglasses that are designed to block UV rays protect the eyes and eyelids.

SUN PROTECTION EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES 
 The American Academy of Pediatrics   Be Sun Safe!    The American Academy of Dermatology
 Sun Protection Guide for Children   The University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Reference Sources:  http://www.uvsungear.com/uv-safety-info.html   UV Sun Gear:  http://www.uvsungear.com/index.html  Mom and Dad Protection: http://www.uvsungear.com/momdad.html                                                                                             

 

  
   

 


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