Sun Smart

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Australia

• True

• False

The wind can cause sunburn (ie. windburn)

• True

• False

In January on a 20 degree day your skin is just as likely to burn as on a 40 degree day

• True

• False

Some sun exposure is good for you

• True

• False

It is estimated that one in two Australians will get skin cancer in their lifetime

• True

• False

It is healthy to get a tan

• True

• False

Melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer

• True

• False

Shade provides complete protection from the ultraviolet (UV) radiation

• True

• False

It is important to reduce exposure to the sun between 10am and 3pm

• True

• False

Skin damage caused by the sun can be reversed

• True

• False