Potential Magazine Summer 2020 | Page 63

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