The CDC gives 6 summertime UV protection strategies. Today we look at #3 and 4.
3. Wearing a
hat can shield us from UV dangers.
Tightly woven (canvas) Hats with a brim all around give the best
protection. Holey straw hats and
base-ball style caps aren’t as good at protection. Sunscreen can be added to protect the ears
and back of neck areas that caps leave exposed.
4. Sunglasses are more than cool fashion
accessories. Sunglasses do more than
keeping us from squinting to block out too bright sun. Sunglasses decrease the risk of cataracts and
protect our skin from UV rays. The best
sunglasses protect against both UVA (Ultraviolet A rays) and UVB (Ultraviolet B
rays). For the best protection, buy
wrap-around sunglasses. More information
can be found at http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/basic_info/prevention.htm
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