Persuasive Essay On Skin Cancer
According to statistics by Sun Smart Australia, on an average summer weekend, almost 14% of adults, 24% of teenagers and 8% of children are sunburnt
Some of the common activities which lead to getting sun burnt include when taking part in water sports, whilst playing sports such as soccer, gardening or having a barbeque. When participating in such activities, it is therefore essential that sun protection is applied.
Most individuals undermine the UV radiation on cooler or overcast days. Most individuals believe that on such days, the UV radiation is not as strong. However, this is wrong. Individuals can still get sunburnt when the temperature is cool.
Sun exposure that does not result in burning can still cause a significant damage to skin cells in the long run. Any exposure to sun, without sun protection can increase the risk of developing skin cancer. Evidence suggests that it is the regular exposure to UV radiation year after year which leads to skin …show more content…
Prevention
Protect your skin
For the best protection, it is essential to utilise various combination of sun protection measures. Individuals can easily remember ways in which they can protect themselves from the chances of developing skin cancer by remembering the following, ‘slip, slop, slap, seek, slide’:
• Slip on some sun-protective clothing (that covers as much skin as possible)
• Slop on broad spectrum, water resistant SPF30+ sunscreen. Individuals should apply this 20 minutes before they go outdoors and every two hours afterwards. It is important to note that sunscreen should never be used to extend the time you spend in the sun, as even with sunscreen, there is still a possibility of getting sun burnt.
• Slap on a hat, one that protects an individual’s face, head, neck and ears
• Seek
Some of the common activities which lead to getting sun burnt include when taking part in water sports, whilst playing sports such as soccer, gardening or having a barbeque. When participating in such activities, it is therefore essential that sun protection is applied.
Most individuals undermine the UV radiation on cooler or overcast days. Most individuals believe that on such days, the UV radiation is not as strong. However, this is wrong. Individuals can still get sunburnt when the temperature is cool.
Sun exposure that does not result in burning can still cause a significant damage to skin cells in the long run. Any exposure to sun, without sun protection can increase the risk of developing skin cancer. Evidence suggests that it is the regular exposure to UV radiation year after year which leads to skin …show more content…
Prevention
Protect your skin
For the best protection, it is essential to utilise various combination of sun protection measures. Individuals can easily remember ways in which they can protect themselves from the chances of developing skin cancer by remembering the following, ‘slip, slop, slap, seek, slide’:
• Slip on some sun-protective clothing (that covers as much skin as possible)
• Slop on broad spectrum, water resistant SPF30+ sunscreen. Individuals should apply this 20 minutes before they go outdoors and every two hours afterwards. It is important to note that sunscreen should never be used to extend the time you spend in the sun, as even with sunscreen, there is still a possibility of getting sun burnt.
• Slap on a hat, one that protects an individual’s face, head, neck and ears
• Seek