This is due to the fact that P.E.I. has the highest rates of melanoma in the country. Island men in particular are at risk two times as many get melanoma as the nationwide average. Skin cancer one of the only cancers that remains on the increase, while others are on the decrease.
The society announced new national guidelines on how to practice safe sun this week; it's the first time in 20 years dermatologists and cancer groups have agreed to a single set of rules.
Lori Barker of the Cancer Society's P.E.I. department located in Charlottetown said that there a little important changes as follows:
1. Examine the day's Ultraviolet indication
Barker said it is necessary to examine the UV index for the day and be conscious of what safety measures required to be taken, especially if the rating is 3 or more.
He also added that exposure to UV is the dominant cause of melanoma skin tumors, being able to protect yourself from that greatly lowers your risk.
Whether it's cool when you leave the house in the daybreak, remember to check the day's UV prediction and bring along appropriate clothing to cover up.
2. Reach for clothing
Reach for a shirt before the sunscreen.
Barker said that they talk a lot about sunscreen but they are wanting to raise awareness that clothing is going to protect you better than anything, noting that tightly-woven fabric is best and there is special UV-protection clothing you can buy.
3. Wearing sunscreen with a higher SPF
The cancer society and doctors recommended Canadians to wear sunscreen with at least sun protection factor(SPF), of 15 in the past.
Nowadays, they're recommending people use a minimum of SPF 30 or more.
Always remember to put into use again certain times throughout the day.
4. Apex time
Apex time for sunburns has also changed by an hour. Where people were informed already to stay out of the sun from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., apex hours are now 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
5. Complement
Put on sunglasses, a hat and utilize a lip balm with at least SPF 15.
6. No indoor tanning beds
Barker warns that indoor tanning beds should not be used; that being exposed to such can be five times the maximum strength of what you'd get in the afternoon.
7. Look for shade
It is necessary to look for a shade under a roof, umbrella or even under a tree. Look for a shade during the day.
Barker insists that there are other ways you can get vitamin D that is healthier, and through food sources and he encourages people to be mindful of that.
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