Protecting Your Skin: Understanding Sunburn and Melanoma Risk

The video emphasizes the importance of sun safety, explaining how excessive sun exposure can lead to sunburn, which is painful and can cause long-term skin damage, including melanoma. It highlights that people with lighter skin are more susceptible to sunburn. To protect against harmful UV rays, it suggests wearing sunscreen, a cap, and taking breaks in the shade, especially between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM when the sun's rays are strongest.

What is a common consequence of spending too much time in the sun without protection?

• Sunburn

• Frostbite

• Hypothermia

• Dehydration

Which group of people is more likely to get sunburnt quickly?

• People with dry skin

• People with oily skin

• People with lighter skin

• People with darker skin

What serious health condition can result from repeated sunburns?

• Eczema

• Psoriasis

• Melanoma

• Rosacea

What is one effective way to protect your skin from the sun?

• Using sunscreen

• Wearing heavy clothing

• Staying indoors all day

• Avoiding water

During which hours are the sun's rays the strongest?

• 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

• 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

• 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM

• 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM