Sun Safety

1. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun causes skin and eye damage

• True

• False

A broad brimmed hat is all you need to prevent sunburn

• True

• False

Solariums will give you a tan, without damaging your skin

• True

• False

Sunburn can increase the risk of melanoma later in life

• True

• False

SPF stands for ‘skin peeling factor’

• True

• False

A good base tan will prevent sunburn and skin cancer

• True

• False

Getting sunburnt occasionally doesn’t harm your skin

• True

• False

It is important to reduce exposure to the sun between 11am and 3pm.

• True

• False

UV radiation is strongest in spring and summer months?

• True

• False

Australia had the highest rate of melanoma in 2018, followed by New Zealand.

• True

• False