2009 Don’t Fry Day-May 22

Celebrate the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention‘s first annual “Don’t Fry Day”, May 22, 2009.

We all like to be out and about in the sun but there are some sensible precautions we should take to ensure our outings are healthy.

1.  Cover up

2.  Use a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher

3.  Wear a hat

4.  Wear sunglasses that block UV rays

5.  Limit direct sun exposure during midday

6.  Avoid tanning beds and sunlamps

Most skin cancers are caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays. Since much of this exposure comes from the sun, and with more than 1 million skin cancers diagnosed each year in the United States, using all of these tips together will give you the best protection.  

The American Cancer Society is co-sponsor of the 2009  ”Don’t Fry Day”, May, 22.