Showing posts with label protection. Show all posts
Showing posts with label protection. Show all posts

Thursday 11 April 2019

Very Few People Know How To Protect Yourself From Skin Cancer

Very Few People Know How To Protect Yourself From Skin Cancer.
A uncharted nationwide survey by the American Academy of Dermatology finds that many tribe don't know enough about sun damage to protect themselves from developing skin cancer. "Our inspection showed that despite our repeated warnings about the dangers of UV exposure and the importance of proper Sol protection, many people could not correctly answer true/false statements on the subject," said dermatologist Dr Zoe D Draelos, consulting professor at Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, NC, in a report release.

The inquiry found that only about one-third of more than 7000 people surveyed knew that neither ultraviolet A nor ultraviolet B rays are sure for your skin. "Quite simply, all forms of UV exposure, whether from talent sunlight or artificial light sources found in tanning beds, are unsafe and are the No 1 preventable hazard factor for skin cancer".

Thursday 10 March 2016

Solar Ultraviolet Radiation Danger At Ski Resorts

Solar Ultraviolet Radiation Danger At Ski Resorts.
Skiers and other alfresco enthusiasts difficulty to be aware that factors such as weather conditions and time of day can cause considerable variety in the levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation during the winter, researchers say. They analyzed information collected between 2001 and 2003 at 32 high-altitude ski resorts in western North America. They also interviewed full-grown guests at the resorts and looked at their clothing and equipment in order to assess their flat of sun protection.

Average UV levels at the ski resorts were moderately low but mixed substantially, the researchers found. Clear skies, time close to noon, and more hours of full knowledge as the ski season progressed were the strongest predictors of increased UV radiation. The researchers also found penny-ante associations between higher UV radiation and altitude, longitude and temperature.

However, elevated UV levels were not associated with increased use of sun-protection measures, such as sunscreen lip balm, dedication of sunscreen 30 minutes before skiing, wearing a climax cover with a brim, or wearing gloves. The weigh did find that as UV levels increased, adults were more likely to wear sunscreen with a minimal 15 SPF and to reapply it after two hours, and more likely to wear sunglasses or goggles. Men were more probably than women to use sunscreen.