American Cancer Society offers “quick tips” for sun protection
Posted August 2nd, 2007 at 11:15 AM by Adam Jacobs
Section: Health & Fitness, Injury & Rehab, Exercise
The American Cancer Society (ACS) compiled and published a list of helpful steps and tips for staying safe in the sun this summer (and all year ’round!) that are especially important for runners and other individuals who engage in extended, outdoor activities.
Check out the following tips and for more information, please visit the ACS homepage: Cancer.org
- Wear hats with broad rims, shirts with long sleeves and tightly woven (moisture-wicking) clothing. Good clothing choices include dark colors and specially treated garments and bathing suits.
- Try to limit the time you are in the sun, especially in the middle of the day when UV light is most intense.
- Use SPF 15 or higher on all skin exposed to the sun.
- Apply sunscreen at least 15 minutes before going outside.
- Apply generously. Use at least one ounce to cover your body effectively. A palmful is best.
- Reapply sunscreen every two hours or after swimming, sweating, vigorous activity or towel drying.
- Use sunscreen even on hazy or partly-cloudy days.
- Wear sunglasses. Wrap-around sunglasses with at least 99% UV absorption protect your eyes the best.
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Tags: ACS, American Cancer Society, cancer, outdoors, skin cancer, skin protection, summer running, summer safety, sunscreen, suntan lotion, tips
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