Sun Safety Research Paper

Sun safety is the practice of taking steps to reduce exposure to UV rays while enjoying time out in the sun and outdoors. Queenslanders are lucky to be able to enjoy a lifestyle that allows us to be outdoors all year round, but the UV rays from the sun are high enough that it can cause damage to your skin, even in winter. Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world because of our fair skin and how close we are to the equator. At least 2 in 3 Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of 70, with the damage often occurring in our younger years, (3/9/2016, Cancer Council).
As students, by the time we are 18 we will have been exposed to a lifetime worth of sun and making sure that we take proper precautions …show more content…
Sunglasses are not part of the uniform policy at present and this is one area that could be easily changed by allowing boys to wear sunglasses to and from school, but it wold be difficult to enforce and ensure that boys wore suitable sunglasses rather than just fashion ones. Increasing the amount of shade at the college would be too costly and putting shade sails over Gair Field would interfere with the playing of …show more content…
By choosing a fabric that is lightweight, breathable and in a light colour will ensure that the students are protected from the harsh UV rays during the hottest parts of the day. This simple change to the uniform could mean students significantly reduce their risk of developing sun cancer later in life. The more skin you cover, the better. A long-sleeved shirt covers more skin than a t-shirt, especially if it has a high neckline or collar that shields the back of the neck (3/9/2016, Skin Cancer