Irish Cancer Society – Sunny days are here at last!
With temperatures set to rise in the coming days, we’re reminding you to take measures to protect your skin! Met Éireann advises that the UV Index will be high which means a much higher chance of sunburn.
Repeated sunburn has been directly linked to skin cancer, with cases in Ireland rising year on year. Almost 12,000 Irish people are diagnosed with skin cancer every year.
By following the SunSmart Code, most cases of skin cancer could be avoided.
Over the coming days we want people to ask themselves ‘what can I do to protect my skin and be safer in the sun’ and take a minute to prepare, like popping some sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses into their car or bag. We are also calling on those who play sports or work outdoors to take extra precautions during hot or humid weather.
