Didyou. . ~ know -that:., | in Courtesy Skeenia Health Unit un 'S By DONNA JEWELL, Did You Know That... un- protected exposure to sunlight increases the risk of developing skin cancer? - The peak age- Tange for skin cancer is about _ten years lower than for most ‘ other-cancers; therefore, young - adults are commonly caffected by‘ this type of cancer. The ef- fects .of sun exposure are cumulative from birth, em- Phasising the importance’ of protecting ourselves from the sun’s rays, starting in our earliest years, . - It is hard to believe that sun- shine can be associated with a serious disease, especially when - sunny days play a big role in lif- _ ting our’ spirits, Suntans make ‘people feel good: about themselves. However, exposure "to the sun may be doing-more harm than good. The good news is that we can still enjoy the sun and have summer fun by taking a few sensible precautions when out in the sun, . Facts About The Sun's Rays: The sun sends out three ultraviolet rays that are invisi- ble. These rays are responsible for ‘our suntans and sunburns, Ultravidlet A (UVA)" produces tanning, ultraviolet B (UVB) causes burning and wrinkling of the skin. The third type, ultraviolet C (UVC), is very dangerous, and does not reach the earth's surface througty the ozone layer. Both UVA and UVB rays can cause skin cancer. During the summer months, UVB is strongest between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., while UVA is present throughout the day, all year long. Facts About Sunscreen Pro- ducts: * Sunscreen products do not screen out UVA effectively, Most sunscreen products allow sunbathers to tan because UVA is not screened. Sunscreens are often measured according to the amount of burning experienced, but this will only indicate how apply): la problem - rays effectively UVB i is blocked. Iti is important to read ‘Product labels carefully, Some sunscreens contain ac- . tive ingredients for screening both UVA and UVB rays, Look for products containing PABA (para-amino benzacacid) which produces effective protection against UVB. Other sunscreens ‘ingredients such ag oxybenzone, methoxybenzone and sulfi- .sobenzone are effective in screening OVA, The sun protec- tion factor (SPF) indicates the amount of protection provided by the sunscreen product, The higher the SPF number, the . greater the protection, Fhe SPF is choosen according to skin type and the amount of protec- tion desired. Generally sensitve skin requires a higher degree of protection. ‘The canadian Der- matology Association recom- mends using a sunscreen with SPF 15 or greater, Tips For Skin Care In The Summer: "1. — apply sunscreen before going outdoors and reapply every few hours if remaining outside, 2. — choose a sunscreen that ‘provides protection against UVA and UVB. Try to estimate the amount of protection you need, and choose the Sun Pro- tection Factor of your sunscreen accordingly, 3. — apply sunscreens to infants” . and children, Keep young in- fants out of the direct sunlight and teach children to apply sunscreen products. 4, — limit sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. when the sun is most. intense. ji. = SO THAT'S how they do it. The mystery of how geese transport themselves around the country seems to be solved. This flock on Queensway is sticking close to a mysterious craft’ that appears to have the capability of powered flight. There’s © no word on what kind of bonus point plan is in effect. Terrace Standard, Wednesday, July 25, 1990 ~~ Page B3 -..YOUr Autoplan coverage ik ‘is related to the use of your on, vehicle? If you generally use your vehicle for | purposes other than those _ Specified on your insurance papers you may not be | covered in case of an accident. 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