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Summer is here. Now is the perfect time to think about sun protection.
Slip, Slop, Slap and Wrap!

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.