Educate Campers about Sun Protection.A recent study by the American Cancer Society American Cancer Society, n.pr established in 1913, this national volunteer-based health organization is committed to the elimination of cancer through prevention and treatment and to diminishing cancer suffering through advocacy, scholarship, research, (ACS (Asynchronous Communications Server) See network access server. ) shows an increased need to educate youth about the importance of wearing sunscreeen. According to the study, which looked at the sun exposure and sun protection habits of youth aged eleven to eighteen, almost three quarters of those surveyed report getting a sunburn sunburn, inflammation of the skin caused by actinic rays from the sun or artificial sources. Moderate exposure to ultraviolet radiation is followed by a red blush, but severe exposure may result in blisters, pain, and constitutional symptoms. in the summer. Of those with sunburns, only a little more than one third report using sunscreen with a sun protection factor sun protection factor n. Abbr. SPF The ratio of the minimal ultraviolet dose required to produce erythema with and without a sunscreen; a measure of the degree to which a sunscreen protects the skin from ultraviolet radiation, the higher (SPF (1) (Stateful Packet Firewall) See stateful inspection. (2) (Sender Policy Framework) An e-mail authentication system that verifies that the message came from an authorized mail server. ) of 15 or higher when they received the sunburn. Further, youth are more likely to receive sunburns during swimming or other water sports water sports Urophilia, see there than any other activity. "These findings confirm the importance of teaching youth how to protect their skin," said Martin Weinstock, M.D., Ph.D., chairman of the American Cancer Society's Skin Cancer Advisory Board. "This need is the basis for the American Cancer Society recommendation to 'Slip! on a shirt, Slop! on sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or more, and Slap! on a hat.'" To lessen your campers' risk of receiving sunburns, which increase the chance of developing skin cancer in adulthood, the ACS recommends: * wearing a hat that shades the face, neck, and ears. * applying sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher liberally on any exposed skin at least 15 minutes before going outside. * planning outdoor activities to avoid the midday sun since the sun's ultraviolet rays are most intense between 10 A.M. and 4 P.M. and can damage your skin even on hazy days. * reapplying suncreen every two hours, or more often when swimming and perspiring. * wearing wrap-around sunglasses to protect the eyes and delicate skin around them. |
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