Sun protection infographic (text version)
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This is a text version of healthdirect's sun protection infographic.
Sun protection
- Slip on protective clothing
- Slop on SPF30+ or higher sunscreen
- Slap on a hat
- Seek shade
- Slide on sunglasses
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Buyer's Guide for Sun Protection | ARPANSA
Find products that claim to offer personal protection against solar ultraviolet radiation Many people visit our website looking for information about sun protection
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Sun protection | ARPANSA
Advice on reducing health effects associated with ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure from the sun Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, with two out of three Australians developing some form of skin cancer during their lifetime
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ACD A-Z of Skin - Sun Protection & Sunscreens
Sun protection is aimed at reducing excessive exposure to sunlight.
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Sun protection using sunscreens | ARPANSA
There is well established evidence that exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) from the sun can lead to skin cancer
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Sun protection using clothing | ARPANSA
There is well established evidence that exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) from the sun can lead to skin cancer
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Sun protection using shade | ARPANSA
There is well established evidence that exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) from the sun can lead to skin cancer
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Sun protection using hats | ARPANSA
There is well established evidence that exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) from the sun can lead to skin cancer
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Sun protection using sunglasses | ARPANSA
There is well-established evidence that long-term overexposure to solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) from the sun can lead to eye damage such as cataracts
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10 myths about sun protection | Cancer Council
Here are 10 myths about sun protection debunked by the Cancer Council. Find out which are false and which are true here
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SunSmart: Sun Protection & Skin Cancer - Cancer Council Victoria
The sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation is both the major cause of skin cancer and the best natural source of vitamin D.
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