Skin Cancer Prevention through Protective Clothing
More and more people are becoming aware that over exposure to the sun can have serious consequences for their health. It is known that the ultraviolet rays from the sun can often cause painful sunburn and skin damage, which includes premature aging and skin cancer. The need to use sun protective clothing is an important defense in the prevention of skin cancer.
Many people believe that wearing their normal summer clothing protects the body from UV radiation damage. However, new research from the Morehouse School of Medicine shows that normal summer clothing may not have sufficient protective qualities to protect the body from the sun’s damaging rays. Ultraviolet protection provided by any fabric depends upon:
* Weave: Tighter weave is better
* Color: Dark colors absorb more UV radiation
* Weight of Fabric: Heavier is better
* Stretch: Less stretch is better
* Wetness: Fabrics that stay dry are better
Using a sunscreen SPF 15+ (Sun Protective Factor) can help in protecting the exposed parts of the body although, in practice, people do not usually apply sufficient amounts of sunscreen or reapply as often as recommended.
Wearing clothing with a UPF30 (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) that follows industry standards will protect the wearer against 97% of harmful UV rays. What is the difference between SPF and UPF? SPF is a rating used for sunscreens and UPF is a rating used for clothing. For more information on UV rays please visit: http://www.arpansa.gov.au
It is important to understand that many factors affect the intensity of the sun’s ultraviolet radiation. The season, time of day, cloud cover, smog, shade, the skin’s melanin content (lighter skins have less protection) and geographical latitude. It is also important to have sensible exposure to the sun to synthesize vitamin D within our bodies, not only for bone health, but overall health and well being.
To protect yourself against the sun’s destructive radiation and skin cancer, practice good prevention measures for sun protection:
1. Minimize exposure to the sun when it is at its strongest
2. Use a sunscreen with an SPF 15 or over
3. Wear UV Protective Clothing with a certified UPF label
4. Wear a wide brimmed hat and sunglasses that have a certified UPF
5. Consider using a vitamin D supplement
Say no to skin cancer. Avoid putting yourself at risk of painful sunburn, skin damage, premature aging and skin cancer. Wear fashionable, stylish certified UPF sun protective clothing. For more information on sun protective clothing Visit http://www.uv-protective-clothing.com
David Gardner and his wife Janet have been in business for over 25 years training and marketing products including UV protective clothing, skin care and nutrition.
Skin Cancer’s Cause And Prevention
Although anyone can get skin cancer, the risk is greatest for people who have fair skin that freckles easily — often those with red or blonde hair and blue or light-colored eyes.
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is the main cause of skin cancer. (Two types of ultraviolet radiation — UVA and UVB. Artificial sources of UV radiation, such as sun lamps and tanning booths, tanning beds can also cause skin cancer.
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The risk of developing skin cancer is affected by where a person lives. People who live in areas that get high levels of UV radiation from the sun are more likely to get skin cancer. In the United States, for example, skin cancer is more common in Texas than it is in Minnesota, where the sun is not as strong. Worldwide, the highest rates of skin cancer are found in South Africa and Australia, areas that receive high amounts of UV radiation.
In addition, skin cancer is related to lifetime exposure to UV radiation. Most skin cancers appear after age 45, but the sun’s damaging effects begin at an early age. So, protection should start in childhood to prevent skin cancer later in life.
Whenever possible, people should avoid exposure to the midday sun (from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. standard time, or from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daylight saving time). Keep in mind that protective clothing, such as sun hats and long sleeves, can block out the sun’s harmful rays. Also, lotions that contain sunscreens can protect the skin. Sunscreens are rated in strength according to a sun protection factor (SPF), which ranges from 2 to 30 or higher. Those rated 15 to 30 block most of the sun’s harmful rays.
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