Sun safety information for parents and children

Researches have shown that overexposure to sunlight during the early years will increase the chance of skin cancer occurring later in life. Thus children should not be left in the sun for extended periods of time. When taking children outdoors, parents should protect them from UV radiation by the use of hats, umbrellas, proper clothing and sunscreen lotions.

Parents should teach their children about safety measures from an early age. As the risk of adverse health effects from UV radiation exposure is cumulative, reducing the occurrence of sunburn and repeated UV radiation exposure will eventually cause skin cancer rates to decline.