Sunburn

Overexposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) from the sun can cause sunburn and skin damage and increases the risk of developing skin cancer.
Reviewed September 2008

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Title:   Sunburn
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, as the soles of your feet can become burnt from walking on hot ground.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Sunburn: prevention and treatment
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Sunburn is better prevented than treated. Read about some options for doing both.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Clothing
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:   Mar 2009
Title:   Ultraviolet radiation
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is the part of the sunlight that causes sunburn and skin damage, leading to premature ageing and skin cancer. UVR is measured by the 'UV Index', which uses a numerical scale of 0 to 10+ to rate the strength of the sun's UV rays. The higher the UV Index level, the greater the strength of the sun's UV rays and the faster the skin will burn.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Sun safety and physical activity
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   People most at risk include people with fair skin, people with a lot of outdoors exposure (outdoor workers), urban indoor workers who spend weekends or holidays in the sun (intermittent high exposure), and people who were sun burnt or had high levels of exposure to the sun as children (exposure to sun in childhood and adolescence does the most damage).,The main cause of skin cancer is a cumulative exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) from the sun, and in Queensland we have the highest levels of UVR all year round even in winter.,Queensland has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world, with at least one in every two Queenslanders being diagnosed with some form of skin cancer during their lifetime.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Hats
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   Hats that are made of closely woven material, are darker in colour under the brim (to reduce reflection on the face caused by a lighter colour), and cover the top of the head, face, back of neck, and ears are optimal for protection from ultraviolet radiation (UVR).
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Sun protection for your skin
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:   Feb 2009
Title:   Sun protection
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:   Feb 2009
Title:   Sun protection
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Too much sun has been shown to cause skin damage and skin cancers. Yet many people, young people especially, still spend a lot of time in the sun.
Date:   Feb 2009
Title:   ARPANSA - Clothing and solar UV protection
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   The aim of sun protective clothing is to reduce a person's UV radiation exposure. This site explains the UPF of fabric, how to choose a good sun protective garment and where they may be bought.
Date:   Jan 2009
Title:   Sunburn
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Sunburn is the skin's reaction to ultraviolet radiation (UV) in sunlight. 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 your eyes, check the UV Index and remember to 'slip, slop, slap, seek and slide'.
Date:   Dec 2008
Title:   ARPANSA - UV resource guide of protective products
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   This Guide is issued to provide information about personal UV protection and to assist consumers in locating suppliers of products that claim to offer protection against solar ultraviolet radiation.
Date:   Dec 2008
Title:   Sun protection in the snow
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Snow activities such as skiing and snowboarding pose a risk of sunburn because ultraviolet (UV) radiation is more severe in alpine regions than at sea level and is reflected by snow. Wear a balaclava or beanie and use sunglasses and broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen. Snow blindness' (photokeratitis) is sunburn damage to the cornea of the eye caused by UV radiation.
Date:   Sep 2008
Title:   Skin cancer - protecting outdoor workers
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Skin cancer is a high risk for people who work outdoors. Your employer has a duty of care to protect you from sun damage. There is a range of methods that you and your employer can introduce to reduce 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:   Sep 2008
Title:   Skin cancer - children
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Children who have sunburn have a higher risk of developing skin cancer. Too much ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can cause sunburn, skin damage, eye damage and skin cancer. Most skin cancers can be prevented by good sun protection, especially during childhood.
Date:   Sep 2008
Title:   Time
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   The peak ultraviolet radiation (UVR) time of the day refers to the time of the day that UVR is strongest. The peak UVR time in Queensland is usually measured two hours each side of solar noon. It is important to avoid the sun during peak UVR times.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Early childhood - SunSmart FAQs
Publisher:   Cancer Council Victoria
Description:   SunSmart Frequently Asked Questions relevant to the early childhood sector
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Why early childhood services should be SunSmart
Publisher:   Cancer Council Victoria
Description:   Defines a sunsmart early childhood service and explains why early childhood services should be SunSmart. Early childhood services are in an excellent position to help reduce children's ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure and change long-term behaviour. Discusses duty of care and occupational health and safety legislation.
Date:   Mar 2008
Title:   Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Services
Publisher:   Cancer Council Victoria
Description:   The Cancer Council Victoria provides assistance to OSHC Services by providing sample sun protection policies for holiday/vacation care services and before and after school hours services.
Date:   Mar 2008
Title:   How to become a SunSmart school
Publisher:   Cancer Council Victoria
Description:   How to develop a sun protection policy and apply to join the SunSmart program in Victoria. Download SunSmart application forms and policy templates for primary schools.
Date:   Mar 2008
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