Summer Health
Care in the Sun
During the summer months we need to be particularly aware of the sun and the damaging effects it can have on our skin and health.
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Northern Ireland and accounts for 28% of all cancers diagnosed
Too much exposure to Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or sunbeds is the main cause of skin cancer
However – your risk of developing skin cancer can be reduced and when detected on time skin cancers are usually treatable.
- Get to know your skin - decide what skin type you have –generally the fairer you are the more cautious you need to be in the sun. Go to the sunsmart website for more information about skin types.
Remember
- You don’t need to be abroad to burn in the sun
- You don’t need to be sunbathing to damage skin or develop skin cancer
- Over exposure to Ultraviolet radiation can cause serious skin damage over time.
