Sunburn
Overexposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) from the sun can cause sunburn and skin damage and increases the risk of developing skin cancer.
Updated December 2011
41 Resources Found
| Title: | SunSmart UV Alert |
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| Publisher: | Cancer Council Victoria |
| Description: | Information about the SunSmart UV Alert, when and where it is issued, and how to read and use. |
| Date: | Jan 2012 |
| Title: | E-12/P-12/7-12 schools |
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| Publisher: | Cancer Council Victoria |
| Description: | Information about the Sun Protection Program for Victorian schools that have secondary students. |
| Date: | Jan 2012 |
| Title: | At school |
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| Publisher: | Cancer Council Victoria |
| Description: | Information about sun protection programs for all schools including the membership programs and sample policies. |
| Date: | Jan 2012 |
| Title: | Sun protection for your skin |
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| Publisher: | Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia) |
| Description: | We Aussies can be a strange bunch sometimes. We know the damage the sun does to our skin, and yet every year thousands of Australians, especially young Australians, bake themselves on the beach. |
| Date: | Jan 2012 |
| Title: | Sun protection |
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| Publisher: | Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia) |
| Description: | We Aussies can be a strange bunch sometimes. We know the damage the sun does to our skin and yet every year thousands of Australians, especially young Australians, slowly bake on the beach. The result being... half of all Australians will get skin cancer. |
| Date: | Jan 2012 |
| Title: | Sun protection for sports fans |
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| Publisher: | Cancer Council Victoria |
| Description: | Many summer sport and recreation activities are played during times when there is a UV Alert. |
| Date: | Jan 2012 |
| Title: | In local government |
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| Publisher: | Cancer Council Victoria |
| Description: | Information about the role local government can play in providing sun protection for their community |
| Date: | Jan 2012 |
| Title: | In early childhood services |
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| Publisher: | Cancer Council Victoria |
| Description: | Information about the SunSmart early childhood membership program including sun protection policy for early childhood services. |
| Date: | Jan 2012 |
| Title: | Sunburn |
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| Publisher: | Cancer Council Victoria |
| Description: | Sunburn is a radiation burn to the skin. Find out the facts about sunburn, the degrees of sunburn and treatment. |
| Date: | Oct 2011 |
| Title: | Out of school hours care (OSHC) services |
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| Publisher: | Cancer Council Victoria |
| Description: | Information about protecting students attending OHSC and vacation care services from the sun. |
| Date: | Oct 2011 |
| Title: | E-6/P-6/special education schools |
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| Publisher: | Cancer Council Victoria |
| Description: | Information about sun protection practices for primary schools, how to join the SunSmart schools membership program and sample policy. |
| Date: | Sep 2011 |
| Title: | Sunburn |
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| Publisher: | Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia) |
| Description: | Slip on a T-shirt, slop on the sunscreen, slap on a hat, wrap on sunglasses that will protect your eyes from the damage that sunlight cause. In summer it is also a good idea to wear something on your feet, |
| Date: | Sep 2011 |
| Title: | Sunburn |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Sunburn is the skin's reaction to ultraviolet (UV) radiation in sunlight. By the time signs and symptoms of sunburn appear, it's too late as skin damage has already occurred. Skin damage may be mild or severe, but blistered burns need medical attention. Long-term effects of repeated sunburn include premature wrinkling and increased risk of skin cancer, including melanoma. To protect your skin and eyes, check the SunSmart UV Alert and remember to 'Slip! Slop! Slap! Seek! and Slide!' when the UV index level is 3 and above. |
| Date: | Jun 2011 |
| Title: | Sun protection in the snow |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Snow activities pose a risk of sunburn because ultraviolet (UV) radiation is more severe in alpine regions than at sea level and is reflected by snow, making it even stronger. Wear a balaclava or beanie and use sunglasses and broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen. 'Snow blindness' (photokeratitis) is sun damage to the cornea of the eye caused by UV radiation. |
| Date: | Jun 2011 |
| Title: | Skin cancer - protecting outdoor workers |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Skin cancer is a high risk for people who work outdoors. Both you and your employer have a responsibility to ensure your protection from sun damage. There are various ways to reduce your exposure to the sun. Sunscreen alone is not enough - use protective clothing and hats, and avoid being outdoors in the middle of the day. |
| Date: | Jun 2011 |
| Title: | Skin cancer - children |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Encourage your child or teenager to be SunSmart and reduce their risk of skin cancer later in life. Too much ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can cause sunburn, skin and eye damage and skin cancer. Most skin cancers can be prevented with a combination of sun protection measures. |
| Date: | Jun 2011 |
| Title: | When to be on the red alert |
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| Publisher: | Cancer Council Victoria |
| Description: | List of typical activities where Australians report they have got sun damage such as sunburn and tanning. |
| Date: | Jan 2012 |
| Title: | Play SunSmart |
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| Publisher: | Cancer Council Victoria |
| Description: | A range of suggested play experiences to share the SunSmart message with children in early childhood services. |
| Date: | May 2011 |
| Title: | Sun safety protection - babies and children |
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| Publisher: | Raising Children Network (RCN) |
| Description: | A guide to protecting your baby's and child's skin from sun damage. Includes information on using sunscreen, sunblock, shade and protective clothing to prevent sunburn and sun damage. Also discusses baby sunscreen, the effect of sun on nappy rash, and vitamin D. |
| Date: | Feb 2011 |
| Title: | Clothing |
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| Publisher: | Queensland Health |
| Description: | Wearing sun safe clothing and swimwear can help to protect skin against the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation. Clothing and swimwear can be tested to identify the ultraviolet protection factor (UPF). The UPF rating is a measure of the protection provided by clothing fabrics. Sun safe clothing should be used with other sun protective measures, such as shade, clothing, sunscreen, hats and sunglasses. |
| Date: | Jan 2011 |
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