July is UV Safety Month!
This health observance is sponsored by the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
July weather tends to be hot and sunny! It is tempting during the summer to spend time outdoors unprotected from the sun, but the UV rays can be harmful to your health. It only takes a few minutes to protect yourself. Get in the habit of using proper UV safety practices this July!
Check out the following items to learn more:
100 Questions & Answers About Melanoma & Other Skin Cancers
by Edward F. McClay, Mary-Eileen T. McClay, and Jodie Smith
This book is an invaluable resource for anyone coping with the physical and emotional turmoil of this frightening disease.
The Dangers of Melanoma
This program promotes sun exposure precautions and self-examinations as ways to lower the risk of contracting and dying of melanoma.
Suntan Now, Skin Cancer Later
Suntanning is a game of sunburn roulette in which the prize is skin cancer later in life. Watch victims recall their mistakes and experts offer their advice.
Preventing Skin Cancer
If you think that a tan symbolizes good health, you need to become aware of some important facts about the negative effects of exposing your skin to ultraviolet rays. Learn about the various kinds of skin cancer and see how you can protect yourself from a deadly disease.
Sun Safety IQ Test Take this quiz from the American Cancer Society to see how knowledgeable you are about Sun Safety.
Slide Show: Sun Damage View pictures and read explanations of different types of sun damage.
Summer Eye Health This PDF file explains the steps to take to protect your eyes from the sun.
Stay safe and avoid UV damage this summer!
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