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:   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:   Sunburn
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Generally, light-skinned people have the highest risk of getting sunburned, but skin of any colour can be damaged by the sun's rays.
Date:   Apr 2007
Title:   What is sunburn?
Publisher:   Cancer Council Victoria
Description:   Sunburn is a reaction to exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The top layers of your skin release chemicals that cause your blood vessels to expand and leak fluids, causing inflammation, pain and redness.
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   Sunburn treatment
Publisher:   Cancer Council Victoria
Description:   These suggestions may help to manage the symptoms of sunburn.
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   Sunburn: prevention and treatment
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Sunburn is better prevented than treated. Read about some options for doing both.
Date:   Jun 2006
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:   Aug 2007
Title:   Sun protection in the snow
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Winter activities such as snow skiing 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.
Date:   Sep 2008
Title:   Skin cancer - children
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Too much ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can cause sunburn, skin damage, eye damage and skin cancer. Overexposure to the sun during childhood and adolescence is known to be a major cause of skin cancer.
Date:   Sep 2008
Title:   Ultraviolet radiation
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   Ultraviolet Radiation (UVR) is the part of sunlight which causes sunburn and skin damage, leading to premature ageing and skin cancer.
Date:   Mar 2008
Title:   Frequently asked questions about skin cancer
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Fact sheet about what skin cancer is, what causes skin cancer, and tanning
Date:   Jan 2008
Title:   Myths about sun exposure
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Fact Sheet on misconceptions about skin cancer and sun exposure
Date:   Jan 2008
Title:   How to protect you and your family
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Information on what you can do personally to stay safe from ultraviolet radiation
Date:   Jan 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
Title:   Why schools should be SunSmart
Publisher:   Cancer Council Victoria
Description:   Defines a SunSmart school and explains why schools should be SunSmart. Discusses duty of care and occupational health and safety legislation.
Date:   Mar 2008
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:   Mar 2008
Title:   Sun protection and skin cancer - Q & A
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A range of questions on sun protection and skin cancer. Our experts provide the answers.
Date:   Sep 2008
Title:   Skin cancer - protecting outdoor workers
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   People who work outdoors are in one of the highest risk groups for skin cancer. 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.
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
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