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sunsmart.com.au December 2016 UVB UVA Epidermis Sunburn Dermis 10.4 9.1 Canada 16.8 12.6 USA 16.6 22.1 Denmark 0.2 0.2 India 5.5 4.0 South Africa 11.1 11.7 Italy 11.1 12.0 Germany 0.2 0.1 Vietnam 17.6 18.8 Sweden 0.6 0.5 China 39.2 33.1 New Zealand 13.7 15.6 United Kingdom Age-standardised rate of melanoma per 100,000 people 40.5 30.0 Australia How much sun is enough? Vitamin D is triggered by the sun touching the skin. It is needed for healthy bones and muscles. When UV levels are below 3, sun protection is not recommended unless near reflective surfaces such as snow or outside for an hour or more. UV levels above 3 – sun protection is recommended. Sunscreen use should not put people at risk of vitamin D deficiency. Check the free SunSmart app to know when you do and don’t need sun protection. At least 2 in 3 Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of 70 Skin cancer causes more deaths than transport accidents in Australia each year Use a combination of 5 sun protection measures UV levels Melanoma incidence in Victoria continues to rise, but rates of increase have slowed. There are also falling incidence rates in people under the age of 45. Skin cancer incidence is higher in men than in women Melanoma is one of the most common cancers diagnosed in Australians aged 15 –29 years 0 50 100 150 200 250 0 1982 Over 70 45–69 Under 45 Trend 1986 1990 1994 1998 2002 2006 2010 2013 1982 1986 1990 1994 1998 2002 2006 2010 2013 50 100 150 200 250 Victorian age-standardised rate per 100,000 Victorian age-standardised rate per 100,000 Melanoma 25.6% of all cancers Gonadal germ cell cancer 12.8% Other cancers 17.7% Hodgkin lymphoma 9.7% Thyroid cancer 7.8% Other carcinomas that arise from epithelial cells, but are not limited to skin cancers 7.7% Non-Hodgkin lymphoma 5.6% Bowel cancer 3.6% Breast cancer (females only) 3.4% Other soft-tissue sarcoma 3.2% Cervical cancer 2.9% 2162 deaths from skin cancer 1383 deaths from transport accidents for the 2015 period Australia has one of the highest rates of melanoma in the world Risk factors Protection recommended Use a combination of 5 sun protection measures. No protection required unless outdoors for an hour or more or near reflective surfaces such as snow or water. Think UV not heat The major cause of skin cancer is overexposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation. UV can’t be seen or felt, so it can damage skin without us knowing. sunsmart.com.au/app 3–11 + 1–2 Previous skin cancer Fair skin type that burns easily Lots of moles History of severe/blistering sunburns Family history of skin cancer Actively tan Lots of time spent outdoors unprotected Outdoor worker The fairer your skin, the higher the risk SLOP on sunscreen SPF30 (or higher) broad-spectrum and water-resistant. Apply 20 minutes before you go outside. Use a generous amount. Reapply every 2 hours. Never rely on sunscreen alone – use all 5 steps for good sun protection! Check expiry date. SLAP on a hat Broad-brim to protect the face, head, neck and ears. SLIDE on wrap-around sunglasses Protect your eyes year-round. SEEK shade Natural, built or portable, such as marquees and tents. SLIP on clothing The best barrier between your skin and the sun. Cover as much skin as possible. The tighter the fabric weave, the better the sun protection.
Transcript of SunSmart infographic Poster-21-12-16 copy · December 2016 sunsmart.com.au UVB VA Epidermis Sunburn...
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10.4 9.1Canada
16.8 12.6USA
16.6 22.1Denmark
0.2 0.2India
5.5 4.0South Africa
11.1 11.7Italy
11.1 12.0Germany
0.2 0.1Vietnam
17.6 18.8Sweden
0.6 0.5China
39.2 33.1New Zealand
13.7 15.6United Kingdom
Age-standardised rate of melanoma per 100,000 people
40.5 30.0Australia
How much sun is enough? Vitamin D is triggered by the sun touching the skin. It is needed for healthy bones and muscles.
When UV levels are below 3, sun protection is not recommended unless near reflective surfaces such as snow or outside for an hour or more.
UV levels above 3 – sun protection is recommended.
Sunscreen use should not put people at risk of vitamin D deficiency.
Check the free SunSmart app to know when you do and don’t need sun protection.
At least 2 in 3 Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of 70
Skin cancer causes more deaths than transport accidents in Australia each year
Use a combination of 5 sun protection measures
UV levels
Melanoma incidence in Victoria continues to rise, but rates of increase have slowed. There are also falling incidence rates in people under the age of 45.
Skin cancer incidence is higher in men than in women
Melanoma is one of the most common cancers diagnosed in Australians aged 15–29 years
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Melanoma 25.6% of all cancers
Gonadal germ cell cancer 12.8%
Other cancers 17.7%
Hodgkin lymphoma 9.7%
Thyroid cancer 7.8%Other carcinomas that arise from epithelial cells,
but are not limited to skin cancers 7.7%
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma 5.6%Bowel cancer 3.6%
Breast cancer (females only) 3.4%Other soft-tissue sarcoma 3.2%
Cervical cancer 2.9%
2162 deaths from skin cancer
1383 deaths fromtransport accidentsfor the 2015 period
Australia has one of the highest rates of melanoma in the world
Risk factors
Protection recommendedUse a combination of 5 sun protection measures.
No protection requiredunless outdoors for an hour or more or near reflective surfaces such as snow or water.
Think UV not heatThe major cause of skin cancer is overexposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation. UV can’t be seen or felt, so it can damageskin without us knowing.
sunsmart.com.au/app
3–11+1–2
Previous skin cancer Fair skin type that burns easily Lots of moles History of severe/blistering sunburns Family history of skin cancer Actively tan Lots of time spent outdoors unprotected Outdoor worker
The fairer your skin, the higher the risk
SLOP on sunscreenSPF30 (or higher) broad-spectrum and water-resistant.Apply 20 minutes before you go outside.Use a generous amount.Reapply every 2 hours. Never rely on sunscreen alone – use all 5 steps for good sun protection!Check expiry date.
SLAP on a hatBroad-brim to protect the face, head, neck and ears.
SLIDE on wrap-around sunglassesProtect your eyes year-round.
SEEK shadeNatural, built or portable, such as marquees and tents.
SLIP on clothingThe best barrier between your skin and the sun.Cover as much skin as possible. The tighter the fabric weave, the better the sun protection.
