Sun Wise

Slide 1:Sun Wise

� �������������� � ����� ���� �Every morning in Africa, a Gazelle wakes up, knowing it must run faster than the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning a Lion wakes up knowing it must outrun the slowest Gazelle or it will starve to death. It doesn�t matter whether you are a Lion or a Gazelle�.when the SUN comes up, you�d better be running.�

Slide 2:The Sun: Friend or Foe

Vitamin D (The Sunshine Vitamin) There is a relationship between low vitamin D levels and poor bone health. Links have been made to everything from multiple sclerosis to prostate cancer. Friend - Vitamin D (The Sunshine Vitamin) There is a well-documented relationship between low vitamin D levels and poor bone health. Now links have been made to everything from multiple sclerosis to prostate cancer. Friend - Vitamin D (The Sunshine Vitamin) There is a well-documented relationship between low vitamin D levels and poor bone health. Now links have been made to everything from multiple sclerosis to prostate cancer.

Slide 3:Friend

Getting some sun may shake off the winter time blues. Research suggests that light hitting your skin helps reverse seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Getting some sun may also shake off the wintertime blues: Research suggests that light hitting your skin, not just your eyes, helps reverse seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Getting some sun may also shake off the wintertime blues: Research suggests that light hitting your skin, not just your eyes, helps reverse seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

Slide 4:Dose

Like most things in life, it�s the dose that counts. Some is beneficial, but too much can be very harmful.

Slide 5:Skin and Sun

Sunlight is hard on your skin. There is evidence that exposure before your 20th birthday matters most. There�s no getting around the fact that sunlight is hard on your skin. There�s also evidence that exposure when you�re young � perhaps before your 20th birthday � matters most.There�s no getting around the fact that sunlight is hard on your skin. There�s also evidence that exposure when you�re young � perhaps before your 20th birthday � matters most.

Slide 6:Melanoma

A large Scandinavian study of melanoma risk published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute in 2003 found that ADOLESCENCE is the most dangerous time to get sunburn. A large Scandinavian study of melanoma risk published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute in 2003 found that adolescence is the most dangerous time to get sunburn. The body is most sensitive at this stage of life.A large Scandinavian study of melanoma risk published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute in 2003 found that adolescence is the most dangerous time to get sunburn. The body is most sensitive at this stage of life.

Slide 7:Melanoma Superficial Spreading

Slide 8:Melanoma beneath the fingernail

Slide 9:Melanoma facts

The American Cancer Society estimates in 2007 8,110 fatalities 5,220 men, 2,800 women Melanoma is estimated at 59,940 33,910 men, 26,030 women The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2007, there will be 8,110 fatalities, 5,220 in men and 2,800 in women in the U.S. The number of new cases of melanoma is estimated at 59,940; of these, 33,910 will be in men and 26,030 in women.�The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2007, there will be 8,110 fatalities, 5,220 in men and 2,800 in women in the U.S. The number of new cases of melanoma is estimated at 59,940; of these, 33,910 will be in men and 26,030 in women.�

Slide 10:Sunburn

Sunburn literally a burn on your skin, from ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The consequence is inflammation of the skin. Injury can start within 30 minutes of exposure. Sunburn is literally a burn on your skin. It is a burn from ultraviolet (UV)�radiation. The consequence of this burn is inflammation of the skin. Injury can start within 30 minutes of exposure.Sunburn is literally a burn on your skin. It is a burn from ultraviolet (UV)�radiation. The consequence of this burn is inflammation of the skin. Injury can start within 30 minutes of exposure.

Slide 11:Sunburn Levels

Slide 12:�Hoot Owl� Sunburn

Slide 13:Premature aging (photoaging) of the skin and wrinkles

Strong melanoma candidate

Slide 14:Both UVA and UVB are responsible for photoaging and sunburn.

Tanning beds produce both UVA and UVB rays

Slide 15:Certain light-skinned and fair-haired people are at greater risk of sunburn injury

Slide 16:High risk sunburn

Prior sun exposure & prior skin injury are risks for sunburn, even in limited exposure to the sun. Prior recent sun exposure and prior skin injury are risks for sunburn, even in limited exposure to the sun. Prior recent sun exposure and prior skin injury are risks for sunburn, even in limited exposure to the sun.

Slide 17:High Altitude: Skiers/Hikers/Climbers(Pic: Everest, North Col ice field)

Slide 18:Everest Climber UV Victim(Thin air, less UV protection)

Slide 19:Other sun related issues

Premature Aging Severe Wrinkling Cancerous Skin tumors Pigmented Skin Lesion Development (moles) Premature Cataract Formation Chronic sun exposure not only can lead to premature aging, severe wrinkling and various malignant (cancerous) skin tumors, but also pigmented skin lesion development (moles), and premature cataract formation in the eye.Chronic sun exposure not only can lead to premature aging, severe wrinkling and various malignant (cancerous) skin tumors, but also pigmented skin lesion development (moles), and premature cataract formation in the eye.

Slide 20:Pigmented Skin Lesion

Slide 21:Mild Sunburn Symptoms

Mild and uncomplicated cases of sunburn usually result in minor skin redness and irritation.

Slide 22:Severe Sunburn Symptoms

More severe cases�(sun poisoning) are complicated by severe skin burning and blistering, massive fluid loss (dehydration) electrolyte imbalance, and infection.

Slide 23:Seeking Medical Care

View Justin Ward's map Taken in (See more photos here) Sorry, I know this is nasty and all. It's just something that needs to be documented (the public needs to know!).� View Justin Ward's map Taken in (See more photos here) Sorry, I know this is nasty and all. It's just something that needs to be documented (the public needs to know!).� Conditions that should motivate you to go to the hospital emergency room include the following:� Severe pain Severe blistering Headache Confusion Nausea or vomiting Fainting

Slide 24:Prevention

extensive time in the SUN AVOID The best prevention is to avoid extensive time out in the sun. This is often not practical or desired.The best prevention is to avoid extensive time out in the sun. This is often not practical or desired.

Slide 25:Prevention

Other more practical strategies include wearing: Wide-brim hats Long-sleeve shirts Long pants.

Slide 26:Sunscreen

SPF 8 protects twice as long as SPF 4 Most sunburns can be prevented with SPF 15 SPF of 8 protects twice as long as an SPF of 4. Most sunburns can be prevented by using a sunscreen with an SPF of 15. SPF of 8 protects twice as long as an SPF of 4. Most sunburns can be prevented by using a sunscreen with an SPF of 15.

Slide 27:Sensitive Skin

SPF 30 If you have sensitive skin that burns easily, use a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. If you have sensitive skin that burns easily, use a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30.

Slide 28:Sunscreen Notes

Apply and Re-apply. Apply in generous amounts & in layers. Activities such as sweating and swimming degrade its effectiveness. Sunscreens are not waterproof. Words sunblock, waterproof, and all day protection are no longer used. People seldom apply enough sunscreen or rarely reapply it. Sunscreen should be applied in generous amounts in layers and reapplied after being exposed. Activities such as sweating and swimming degrade its effectiveness. Sunscreens are not waterproof. The use of the words sunblock, waterproof, and all day protection will no longer be used. People seldom apply enough sunscreen or rarely reapply it. Sunscreen should be applied in generous amounts in layers and reapplied after being exposed. Activities such as sweating and swimming degrade its effectiveness. Sunscreens are not waterproof. The use of the words sunblock, waterproof, and all day protection will no longer be used.

Slide 29:Drug Sensitivity

Some drugs such as antibiotics, antipsoriatics (prescribed for skin conditions) and acne medicines can cause sun sensitivity.

Slide 30:Tanning Salons

"Tan indoors with absolutely no harmful side effects" "No burning, no drying, and no sun damage" "Unlike the sun, indoor tanning will not cause skin cancer or skin aging� True or False??

Slide 31:False

Tanning indoors damages your skin. The tanners emit ultraviolet rays. Tanning occurs when the skin produces additional pigment to protect itself from ultraviolet rays. Overexposure can cause eye injury, premature wrinkling, and light-induced skin rashes. Chances of developing skin cancer increase. Tanning indoors damages your skin. That�s because indoor tanning devices emit ultraviolet rays. Tanning occurs when the skin produces additional pigment (coloring) to protect itself against burn from ultraviolet rays. Overexposure to these rays can cause eye injury, premature wrinkling of the skin, and light-induced skin rashes, and can increase your chances of developing skin cancer. Tanning indoors damages your skin. That�s because indoor tanning devices emit ultraviolet rays. Tanning occurs when the skin produces additional pigment (coloring) to protect itself against burn from ultraviolet rays. Overexposure to these rays can cause eye injury, premature wrinkling of the skin, and light-induced skin rashes, and can increase your chances of developing skin cancer.

Slide 32:Other False Claims

"You can achieve a deep year-round tan with gentle, comfortable, and safe UVA light.� "No harsh glare, so no goggles or eye shades are necessary.� "Tan year round without the harmful side effects often associated with natural sunlight."

Slide 33:Be Wise!

Sun Wise!