1. Developed by Dr. Lyn Guenther MD FRCPC With assistance from Erin Dahlke Meds 2008

3. Sun Why is the sun good?

4. Sun Source of energy Keeps us warm Gives us light Makes plants grow Makes Vitamin D in our skin

5. Sun Why is the sun bad?

6. Sunburns!!!

7. Tans Occur because the sun injures the skin

8. Skin aging from Sun Wrinkles Leathery Brown marks Fine blood vessels

9. Skin aging from Sun

10. Eye cataracts

11. Cataracts can cause cloudy or blurry vision Normal vision W cataract would see

12. Weakening of Immune System

13. Skin Cancer Most common cancer Approximately 75,000 Canadians each year 1 in 6 Canadians will develop skin cancer in his/her lifetime May be disfiguring May kill you

14. Skin Cancer Preventable Visible Curable

15. Skin Cancer Preventable Visible Curable

16. Skin Cancer Preventable Visible Curable

17. Melanoma A symmetry B order irregular C olour varied D iameter > 6 mm E vidence of change/Enlarging

18. Melanoma BenignMalignant A symmetry BenignMalignant B order irregular

19. Melanoma C olour varied D iameter > 6 mm Benign Malignant E vidence of change/Enlarging

20. Skin Cancer What are the risks for Skin Cancer?

21. Skin Cancer Risks Sun exposure In childhood Tanning parlours Outdoor jobs Blistering sunburns

22. Sun Damage Adds Up Each sunburn as a child can have long-lasting effects Skin damage may not show up until adulthood

23. Personal Skin Cancer Risks Fair skin that burns Red/blonde hair Lots of freckles Lots of moles Family history of skin cancer

24. How can you prevent skin cancer, skin aging and sunburns?

25. Know how to protect yourself from the sun! Hats & clothing Avoid 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Tanning parlors—NO! Sunglasses Sunscreen Shade/shelter/umbrellas

26. Ultraviolet (UV) Light High levels: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

27. Ultraviolet (UV) Light Snow, concrete and sand reflect up to 85%

28. Ultraviolet (UV) Light Up to 80% penetrates clouds

29. Sun Protection Hats: Wide brim at least 7.5 cm Tight weave Protect head and neck Sunglasses

30. Sun Protection Clothing Cover most of the body Long-sleeved shirts Long pants Tight weave Can’t see through with light bulb Darker colours give better protection Dry T shirts give more protection than wet ones

31. Sunscreens Increase protection during UNAVOIDABLE exposure DO NOT use to increase time spent in the sun

32. Sunscreens Broad spectrum (UVB & UVA) SPF 15+ Apply 15-30 minutes before sun Reapply Every 2-3 hours After swimming After perspiring

33. Sunscreens Most people don’t apply enough sunscreen 1 teaspoon for EACH arm and leg 1/2 teaspoon for face/neck/ears

34. UVB Sunburn Protection Factor (SPF) Higher Number = Better Protection

36. Sun Protection Seek shade Slip on a shirt Slap on a hat Slop on some sunscreen