Sun Care

Why has Cancer Council Queensland issued a reminder to schools and early childhood centres?

• To encourage children to play outside more often

• To warn about the dangers of sunburn and skin damage

• To promote a new sunscreen product

• To advise schools to cancel outdoor activities

What is the UV Index?

• A measurement of how hot it is outside

• A rating of the strength of the sun's UV radiation

• A measure of the amount of sunscreen needed

• A calculation of the amount of vitamin D absorbed

How does high sun exposure in the first 10 years of life affect an individual's risk of melanoma?

• It has no effect on their risk

• It increases their risk by a small amount

• It doubles their risk

• It more than doubles their risk

What did Cancer Council Queensland's National Primary School SunSmart Survey find?

• All Queensland schools surveyed used UV levels to determine when sun protection was needed

• Only 18% of Queensland schools surveyed used UV levels to determine when sun protection was needed

• Queensland schools were not aware of the need for sun protection

• Sun protection was only needed in the summer months in Queensland

When is sun protection required?

• When the temperature is high

• When the temperature is low

• When the UV level is three or above

• When the UV level is below three

Can UV levels remain high in Autumn in Queensland?

• Yes, UV levels can remain high regardless of temperature

• No, UV levels decrease with temperature

• It depends on the region in Queensland

• Only during certain times of the day

What is the best defense against sunburn?

• Staying indoors during the day

• Wearing sunglasses

• Using multiple methods of protection, including wearing a hat, sunscreen, and protective clothing when outdoors, and finding shade where possible

• Applying sunscreen only once a day

What is the National SunSmart Program?

• A program to teach children about healthy eating

• A program to help schools and early childhood centres improve sun safe policies and protect the next generation

• A program to promote exercise among school children

• A program to reduce air pollution in schools

What percentage of schools and services statewide are currently protected by the National SunSmart Program?

• 18%

• 34%

• 50%

• 75%

Why is Cancer Council Queensland inviting schools to register for the National SunSmart Program?

• To promote healthy eating habits

• To reduce air pollution in schools

• To improve sun safe policies and protect the next generation against preventable skin cancers

• To encourage children to spend more time outdoors