Never let your child get sunburnt - watch the video

Here's something to look forward to during the winter: SunSmart Week 2009 runs from 8 - 14 November

Our high rate of skin cancer, and melanoma in particular, is disturbing, especially as most is preventable.

Over-exposure to the sun's ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is the cause of over 90% of all skin cancer - making prevention and early detection of skin cancer key health goals.

Be SunSmart "Slip, Slop, Slap and Wrap".

Issues

Vitamin D

Sensible sun protection behaviour should not put people at risk of vitamin D deficiency.