S.H.A.D.E.
1 in 5
the SUN can HARM AND DAMAGE EVERYONE
90% of skin cancer is caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UVA and UVB) radiation from the sun.
prevention:
• Wear protective clothing
• Use sunscreen SPF 30+,
Americans will
develop skin cancer reapply every 2 hours
before going outside
in their lifetime
• Seek shade, especially
A person’s
between 10-4 pm
risk for
melanoma • Wear 100% UV block
sunglasses
doubles if
they have • Wear a wide brim hat
that is at least 2 inches
more than
5 sunburns, • Examine your skin for
changes monthly
at any age
2x
Skin Cancer Can affect Anyone Regardless
of Race or Skin Color. sun damage causes:
Skin
Cancer
Cataracts
Freckles
Wrinkles
SUN DAMAGE BUILDS UP OVER TIME…
PREVENTION AND EARLY DETECTION IS KEY!
Sun
Spots