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Too much ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can damage DNA in your skin cells and cause skin cancer. Over 90% of skin cancers are caused by overexposure to UV radiation.
The UV index is a tool you can use to know when to protect yourself from UV radiation. When the UV index is 3 and above, sun protection is always needed. If you have very fair skin and will be in the sun for long periods (more than an hour), you may need protection even if the UV index is below 3.
The Cancer Council’s free SunSmart app is a great way to check the UV Index.
While too much UV can cause skin cancers, a bit of sun can help our bodies to make the vitamin D it needs for things like healthy bones.
For most people, adequate vitamin D levels are reached through regular incidental sun exposure, like walking to the bus or hanging out the washing. Using sensible sun protection when outdoors does not usually put you at risk of developing vitamin D deficiency.
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