Sun Safety in Schools
Imagine having a child stricken with xeroderma pigmentosum, a genetic disease causing extreme susceptibility to sun-induced skin cancer. Now imagine being told by the child’s school that wearing a sun-protective hat on school grounds is forbidden, even with a doctor’s note. Sadly, this has happened.Read More The risk of skin cancer begins with a child’s first exposure to sunlight. The sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation damages the skin, eyes, and
immune system, and the effects are cumulative. Although light-skinned people are the most susceptible to skin cancer, everyone is vulnerable and should be vigilant about sun safety.Read More
The Glaring Need for Sun Safety in Schools
Tips for Promoting Sun Safety in Schools