- Did you know that you need to reapply sunscreen after swimming, towelling, or exercising? This includes waterproof sunscreen! 


- Did you know that sunscreen is not recommended for children under the age of 6 months? Prevention methods such as covering exposed skin with clothing, wearing a large brimmed hat, and sunglasses work best for children under 6 months. 


- Did you know that 30,000 Ontarians will be diagnosed with skin cancer this year? 2,000 of them being cases of melanoma.  


NOW YOU DO. 

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- Did you know that your skin tanning is your body's way of protecting you from the sun's damaging rays? The tan may fade - but the damage to your skin cells remain and add up over time. 


- Did you know that UV rays can damage your eyes? Unprotected exposure to UV rays can result in cataracts! Ensure your sunglasses have a UV rated lens. 


- Did you know that the most hazardous time of the day for UV radiation is from 11AM - 4PM? 


NOW YOU DO. 

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- Did you know that 1 in 7 children born today will develop skin cancer at one point in their lifetime? 


- Did you know that the effects of overexposure to UV radiation ARE preventable? 


- Did you know sunscreen with a SPF of 15 or higher gives protection against UVA and UVB rays? If 2.5 hours or more are spent in the sun SPF30 or higher is the preferred choice. 


NOW YOU DO.

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- Did you know that up to 80% of UV radiation passes through clouds? 


- Did you know that children have the highest amount of sun exposure than any other group?


- Did you know that children have thinner skin than adults and as a result are more sensitive to UV rays?


- Did you know that ONE blistering sunburn during childhood can DOUBLE the chance of the child developing skin cancer later in life? 


NOW YOU DO. 
© Material developed by Toronto Public Health 2004 – Reviewed and revised 2008