#1SMALLCHANGE TIP OF THE DAY
Did you know there were 3.5 million new cases of melanoma diagnosed in the U.S. in 2009? And, 65% of melanoma is caused by sun or tanning beds.
We know there is a lot of confusion about sunscreen use out there. Questions abound - do I need UVB and UVA? What SPF should I use? How often do I apply sunscreen? How much sunscreen do I need? Well…have we got some answers for you.
You should apply sunscreen that has both UVB and UVA each day, reapplying every 2 hours you spend in the sun. Plus, you should generously slather on 1 oz of sunscreen - enough to fill a shot glass.
Watch this video from the “Today Show” for many more answers to sunscreen questions.
Make one small change - wear sunscreen!
About Me
The One Small Change campaign focuses on the simple things an individual can do to improve their health.
Through the use of stickers and other community efforts, the Salt Lake Valley Health Department is encouraging Salt Lake County residents to incorporate one small change into their lifestyle this year.
Thanks for visiting & please let us know what YOUR One Small Change is!
Find us online:
1smallChange Sticker Map
See where the 1smallChange sticker has ended up! Images and videos from across the country are featured on this Google Map.
1smallChange on Flickr
Check out the our One Small Change (tagged "1smallchange") images on Flickr. Go one step further and SHOW us what your One Small Change - For the Health of It is!
