BE UV AWARE PROTECTING CHILDREN IN SCHOOLS

BE UV AWARE PROTECTING CHILDREN IN SCHOOLS

WHAT IS UV? ULTRAVIOLET (UV) RAYS COME FROM THE SUN AND WHEN THEY REACH THE EARTH S SURFACE THEY ARE STRONG ENOUGH TO DAMAGE THE SKIN. THERE ARE 3 TYPES OF ULTRAVIOLET (UV) RAYS: UVA, UVB AND UVC. UVA rays contribute to skin burning, skin cancer and wrinkling / premature aging. They have a longer wavelength which means they penetrate deeper into the dermis or the base layer of the skin. UVB rays are burning rays and the primary cause of sunburns and contribute to skin cancer. UVB rays have a short wavelength that reaches and burns the outer layer of your skin called the epidermis. UVC radiation is blocked by the ozone layer while UVA and UVB both reach the earth s surface and penetrate our skin. UVC rays are created artificially during certain industrial processes such as welding. TOO MUCH EXPOSURE TO ULTRAVIOLET (UV) RADIATION FROM THE SUN CAUSES SUNBURN, SKIN DAMAGE AND INCREASES THE RISK OF SKIN CANCER. SCHOOLS ARE KEY TO HELPING PREVENT SKIN CANCER IN FUTURE GENERATIONS BY PROTECTING CHILDREN S SKIN. 2

WHY IS UV EXPOSURE DANGEROUS? SKIN CANCER IS THE MOST COMMON CANCER IN THE WORLD SUN EXPOSURE IN THE FIRST 18 YEARS OF LIFE CONTRIBUTES SIGNIFICANTLY TO THE LIFETIME RISK OF SKIN CANCER Source: CDC LESS THAN 1/3 OF U.S. YOUTH FOLLOW SUN SAFETY GUIDELINES SCHOOL SCHOOL SCHOOLS NEED TO ENSURE THAT PUPILS ARE PROTECTED FROM THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF THE SUN Source: CDC 3 Source: Skcin

WHEN IS PROTECTION NEEDED? THE UV INDEX WAS CREATED BY THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION AND TELLS YOU ON A DAILY BASIS WHAT THE UV LEVEL IS. WHEN THE UV LEVEL REACHES 3 OR ABOVE, PROTECTION IS REQUIRED. TO FIND OUT THE DAILY UV LEVEL, VISIT HTTPS://WWW.EPA.GOV/SUNSAFETY 1-2 3-5 6-7 8-10 11+ LOW MEDIUM HIGH VERY HIGH EXTREMELY HIGH No protection required Protection required Extra protection required THIS IS BECAUSE: * Children are at school five out of seven days a week at times when UV rays are high. Most damage due to sun exposure occurs during the school years. Students spend on average 1 hour outside each day, more if involved in sports and outdoor activities. 4 *Source: Office of Adolescent Health

BEST PRACTICE SCHOOLS OBLIGATION In the United States, there is no responsibility for schools to ensure that students are protected from harmful UV rays. However, we do know that having a sunburn in childhood does increase the risk of getting skin cancer later in life. It is important that we bring awareness of this topic to our schools and work to ensure that students are protected as much as possible. Source: Cancer Research UK Become a sun safe school... 1. Bring up the topic with your school. Visit the Deb Group website for access to free resources on how to implement a sun safe policy in your school. 2. Promote the UV index and encourage and educate children of when protection is required. PROTECT CHILDREN, ALWAYS... SLIP ON SUN PROTECTIVE CLOTHING SLOP ON MINIMUM SPF30 SUNSCREEN SLAP ON A BROAD BRIMMED HAT SLIDE ON SOME SUNGLASSES SHADE FROM THE SUN WHEN POSSIBLE DRINK ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO DRINK REGULARLY 5

THE DEB UV RANGE Stokoderm Sun Protect 30 PURE SILICONE UV Skin Protection Cream UVA UVB Broad spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen Provides protection against UVA and UVB rays Perfume-free, dye-free & water-resistant Suitable for use on children aged 3+ Stokoderm Sun Protect 30 PURE 100ML Stokoderm Sun Protect 30 PURE 1L Cartridge Children s UV Protect 1L Dispenser Code: SUN100ML Case Qty: 12 Code: SUN1L Case Qty: 6 Code: SKCSUNDISP Case Qty: 15 6 Ideal for school trips and field days 1000 shots per cartridge Hygienic, sealed cartridge to prevent ingress of air Use with Deb Sun Protect 1L Cartridges

TAKING THE FIRST STEP Kids spend a substantial amount of their childhood in schools and some of that time will be spent outdoors. Schools can play a significant role in changing behaviors through education. Teaching kids at a young age the effective and proper way to protect themselves from the sun will be a useful lesson that will follow them into adulthood. Partner with Deb today to help implement a suitable sun safety program at your local schools. 7 MORE INFORMATION AT, INFO.DEBGROUP.COM/UV-PROTECTION-IN-SCHOOLS-US

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